Chemotherapy Technician, Hem/Onc Ambulatory Pharmacy

Department:

38487 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pharmacy: Hematology & Oncology Ambulatory

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Variable 1st��shift, M-F, w/ possible WE coverage

Pay Range

$22.50 - $33.75

We're seeking a dedicated Certified Chemotherapy Technician to join our team at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. As a Certified Chemotherapy Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of our community by assisting pharmacists, managing prescriptions, and providing exceptional customer service. If you have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a desire to make a difference in people's lives, we invite you to apply today and become a valued member of our pharmacy team. Join us in delivering top-notch pharmaceutical care to our Winston Salem community!

Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the position is to prepare and dispense medications, including antineoplastic hazardous and nonhazardous medications. Additional responsibilities include inventory control and ordering, stocking, and routine cleaning of the pharmacy, assisting with clinic hazardous medication compounding, charging for medication waste, completing all required documentation for the clean room in Pharmacy Stars, and other duties as assigned by manager or area pharmacist. Responsibilities may include coverage of both the inpatient and ambulatory hem/onc pharmacies.  The technician will use guided preparation technology to compound medications. The pharmacy takes many steps to reduce potential exposure to hazardous medications through environmental control, use of personal protection equipment, and use of a closed system transfer device. The technician must follow all procedures to limit employee, patient, visitors, and their own risk of exposure as defined by USP 797/800 sterile compounding and hazardous drug standards. Maintains updated knowledge and skills and contributes to the education of others. Provides age-appropriate care in accordance with Age Specific Care Guidelines. Attends huddles and team meetings. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building. The employee will also be expected to uphold the hospital’s five key values, participate in quality and process improvement activities of the Department of Pharmacy.

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time, Days, Variable 1st shift, M-F w/ possible WKN coverage
• Winston Campus
• $6,000 sign-on bonus eligible position for qualified candidates!   Click here for more information!

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.   
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters. 
• Education: Eligible for our Prepaid College Tuition Assistance program (up to $5,250/year)!
• Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program.
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents. 
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.

How You’ll Impact Patient Care:

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Follows aseptic technique in a vertical flow hood and maintains clean room environment through regularly scheduled cleaning as defined by USP 797 standards.
• Ensures adequate inventory to eliminate stock outs, increases inventory turnover, and reduces waste. 
• Utilizes closed system transfer devices and APOTECA robotics to limit potential exposure of the environment to hazardous medications. 
• Maintains and troubleshoots IV automation technology and engages vendor in remedies as needed. 
• Documents activities in the electronic medical record and other systems as needed. 
• Identifies critical issues, prioritizes workload, and communicates personnel issues in a ti