Pharmacy Technician I Levine Cancer Institute FT

About the role

The role involves assisting licensed pharmacists in technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution. Responsibilities also include screening phone calls, performing nonsterile and sterile compounding, and maintaining medication storage areas.

Responsibilities

• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances
• Aids in medication distribution tasks
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
• Completes documentation for controlled substance removal, stocking, and wasting
• Performs nonsterile and sterile IV admixtures following USP standards
• Inspects and documents medication admission histories
• Supports quality improvement initiatives and assists in training pharmacy technicians
• Supports area leaders and completes required paperwork
• Enters initial patient information and performs insurance verification and label generation
• May assist with immunizations under supervision of a registered pharmacist
• Operates a motor vehicle to deliver medications and supplies

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements
• Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if in more stringent in-state requirements
• No prior work experience required, but inpatient experience and certification are preferred

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures
• Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals and outcomes
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Expert knowledge of metrics utilized to measure revenue cycle quality and processes
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams

Skills

• Knowledge of metrics utilized to measure revenue cycle quality and processes
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material
• Functional vision, touch and hearing required
• Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure
• Fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises
• Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises
• Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job