Pharm Licensed Registered Tech - IVA Compounding

Job Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, 14642

Department: Pharmacy SMH

Work Shift: UR - Evening

Compensation Range: $25.00 - $33.75 per hour

About the role

Assists pharmacists by compounding, preparing, labelling, and dispensing medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Maintains all requirements for licensure as a registered pharmacy technician, in accordance with New York State Education Law, and performs duties consistent with medication compounding.

Responsibilities

• Maintains understanding of eRecord functions, including accessing rate information to provide calculations for required volume production.
• Effectively utilizes information resources related to compounding processes, including master formulations, compounding records, etc.
• Demonstrates competency selecting appropriate products or devices for compounding processes.
• Follows processes that comply with USP standards, including USP chapters 795, 797, and 800, including but not limited to:
  • Assigning appropriate Beyond Use Date (BUD)
  • Storage of medications including hazardous medications
  • Proper garbing procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Proper aseptic technique and processes
  • Cleaning and disinfecting
• Utilizes specialized compounding technique related to specific medication preparation requirements.
• Anticipates patient compounding needs based on orders or information provided to the compounding area.
• Understands and follows required procedures for storage and disposal of controlled substances, pharmaceutical waste, blood/plasma containing products and hazardous materials.
• Identifies and reports any safety concerns in the compounding processes to pharmacists and/or supervisor as appropriate.
• Implements plans related to reduction of waste within the compounding area(s).
• Understands and follows quarantine and sterility testing procedures as defined in USP standards for compounded medications and extended BUDs.
• Completes other assigned tasks appropriate for certified pharmacy technicians, including but not limited to:
  • Medication order fulfillment
  • Restocking areas
  • Repackaging of medications
  • Answering and triaging telephone calls
  • Medication delivery
  • Use of other technology integrated into the medication use system
• Participates in and reinforces environmental monitoring and compliance required by USP standards.
• Demonstrates appropriate infection prevention processes and techniques.
• Demonstrates and implements mitigating strategies related to protecting oneself and environment in handling medications, including hazardous medications.
• Understands and maintains USP and Joint Commission compliance related to compounding oversight and quality standards.
• Completes and comprehends all assigned educational materials specific to compounding, including ASHP training videos on Aseptic Technique, Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs and Non-Sterile Compounding (if applicable).
• Completes comprehensive Technician Training and Competency Assessment Tool which includes verbal review, assigned reading material, observation/demonstration, verbal and written testing.
• Successful completion and evidence of compliance for all aseptic skills tests required, including periodic recertification.
• Successful completion and passing score for required written compounding exam, including re-examination assignments.
• Complete technology re-assessment and recertification as required.
• Other ongoing training/competency as assigned, including non-compounding technician duties as required.

Minimum Education & Experience

• High School diploma required
• 3 years of experience preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Completion of all departmental required education for compounding services preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Be of good moral character, including application of ICARE values required

Licenses and Certifications

• Completed ASHP accredited training program or equivalent experience as a pharmacy technician upon hire required
• Certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program (Currently PTCB) and maintain ongoing education requirements upon hire required
• PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician upon hire required