PHARMACY TECH III - SCC INFUSION PHARMACY

About the role

At East Alabama Medical Center, the pharmacy technician performs a variety of duties related to the preparing and dispensing of medications according to standard procedure under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The work includes accurately compounding sterile intravenous hazardous and non-hazardous preparations to meet patient needs, maintaining an accurate medication and supply inventory, and ensuring a clean environment according to guidelines. The role requires a commitment to working collaboratively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Compound sterile intravenous hazardous and non-hazardous preparations accurately.
• Maintain an accurate medication and supply inventory by ordering, verifying receipt, restocking, and removing outdated medications.
• Maintain a clean environment according to guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacy team members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in hospital pharmacy or four years of experience in a retail setting.
• Must be chemotherapy trained at EAMC for at least 6 months and be able to work independently as determined by the supervising pharmacist.
• Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate (CPhT) or graduate from an accredited pharmacy technician training program with CPhT status if hired after June 1, 2020. Employees hired before June 1, 2020 must complete this certificate by September 30, 2021. Must maintain certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience with IV and chemotherapy preparation.
• Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Certificate (CSPT).