Compounding Technician III

We don’t train our people to be nice… We simply hire nice people. We are looking for the brightest and the best to join our team in a high-paced, complex clinical environment.

Benefits

• 40-hour work week, no nights or weekends
• One of the most competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit packages in the field of healthcare
• State-of-the-art clinical and administrative environment located at 215 and Town Center, Summerlin on the Roseman University Campus

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation was voted #10 on the list of the 50 Best Non-Profits to Work for in The U.S.

About the Role

This role within our team is mission-critical to the health and safety of the children we see every day at our clinic. Our team acts as our first line of defense for maintaining clean and sterile treatment rooms and facilities for our patients and clinical team. The primary goal of every team member is to bring the best patient care and experience for our area's sickest children.

This is a role that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach to solving problems and patient challenges. "That's not my job" or "someone else can do it" is not in our team vocabulary because we are here to support each other.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative tasks required to keep the cleanroom running smoothly
• Familiarity with IV cleanroom procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for inventory with respect to hazardous medications, look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) medications, controlled substances, etc.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas to USP 797 standards
• Order, stock, and maintain inventory, using the automated dispensing cabinets to their fullest capabilities
• Communicate pertinent information to other members of the clinical team, including drug and equipment recalls, shortages, and/or supply issues
• Prepare medications per provider orders according to established protocol, policy, and procedure
• Interact with others and handle several responsibilities at once
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Current Nevada Pharmacy Technician license/registration
• Proof of chemotherapy certification (can be obtained during onboarding)
• Continuing education as required by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Technician licensing requirements
• A minimum of three years of pharmacy technician experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Four years of experience is preferred
• Previous chemotherapy experience preferred
• Advanced certification preferred

Skills

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures applicable to work performed
• Working knowledge of sterile environment (biohazard safety cabinet) procedures, including using proper personal protection equipment (PPE)
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting
• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
• Daily clinic preparation process: preparing charts, reviewing scheduling, including the ability to document and communicate pertinent information

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of standing
• Daily exposure to biohazard chemicals/drugs
• Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients may be required
• Mandatory workday schedule on December 31st, or last Friday of the year, for pharmacy inventory

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Spanish speaking preferred but not required.