Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacy Technician

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Job Summary

Summary Under the direction of pharmacy leadership, follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Assists in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Delivers and distributes medications to patient care areas.
• Utilizes area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
• Performs cycle counts as necessary.
• Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, performs required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms, as applicable.
• May prepare compounded sterile products using principles of aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under the appropriate state of control, or maintain code cart inventory.
• Receives and sorts shipments of medications and supplies.
• Recommends drug-related labs and interprets results when appropriate.
• Delivers and stocks pharmacy inventory.
• Maintains inventory in all pharmacy areas and automated dispensing cabinets (ADC), including charge stock orders, ADC shrinkage, and patient and clinic requisitions.
• Responsible for assisting in the training of more junior staff.
• Provides information and triages phone calls to the appropriate individual within the pharmacy department.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Pharmacy Technician [State License] required

Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred

Experience

hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Shows knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs and legal aspects of dispensing.
• Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 32 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range $21.75 - $26.58/Hourly Grade 3

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