Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem - Honickman Oncology Center

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Prepares drug orders from Physicians for review and dispensing by a Registered Pharmacist.
• Replenishes all Pyxis machines.
• Makes sure refrigerator temperatures are monitored and records any necessary corrective actions.
• Informs the Pharmacy Manager of any ongoing issues.
• Counts, compounds, and repackages pharmaceuticals using established procedures.
• Dispenses and distributes medications to patient areas.
• Restocks pharmacy inventory and restocks returns.
• Evaluates stock for expired medications and performs necessary monitoring and documentation.
• Picks up Physician orders from team centers on a regular basis, and as required by the Pharmacist.
• Performs light housekeeping duties such as arranging bins and stock neatly, removing items from bulk storage, dusting shelves, removing open boxes, keeping work areas neat and clean.
• Restocks specialty and code carts, documenting through a sign out sheet noting time, date, and items replaced.
• Uses aseptic techniques to prepare IVs and records IV refrigeration daily.
• Transports IVs to the nursing floor.
• Maintains competencies related to IV lab, Pyxis, McKesson Automation, and CAPS.
• Reviews and completes assigned inspections every other month and maintains all required competencies.
• Examines stock for expiration dates, accurate storage, under proper conditions of light, refrigeration, heat, and security.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED.
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania.

Additional Qualifications

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. frequently.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
• May be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.