Chemotherapy Technician, Hem/Onc Ambulatory Pharmacy, Lexington

Department:

38488 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pharmacy: Hematology & Oncology Ambulatory: Lexington Main

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday 0800-1630

No weekends or major holidays

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time, Weekdays

• Monday-Friday 0800-1630; No weekends or major holidays

• Lexington - Medical Park Drive

• $6,000 sign-on bonus eligible position for qualified candidates!   Click here for more information!

Major Responsibilities:

• Completes area-specific work as outlined by standard processes, procedures and adherent to policies.

• Serves as an expert with equipment and technology in specialized area.

• Problem solves technical issues in the specialized area as they arise.

• Ensures documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely fashion.

• Supports methods of communication and coordination with patients and care team.

• Identifies quality improvement opportunities based on specialized skill set to ensure safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care.

• Provides input to and supports implementation of operational changes, advancements, and site and system standardization.

• Participates in site or system specialized work teams, committees, and councils, as applicable.

• Complies with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

• Keeps current with changes in the specialized field and collaborates with department leadership to adopt best practices.

• Maintains updated knowledge and skills and contributes to the education of others.

• Contributes positively to execution of pharmacy department initiatives.

• Accepts assignments of tasks from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload dictates.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Registration/Licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements

• Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Health Career Association (ExCPT)  

Education Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• For technicians in NC with validating technician responsibilities- an associate’s degree in pharmacy technology is required.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in health care, insurance industry, pharmacy, or medical background.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills

• Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Basic math skills

• Strong background in medical terminology preferred

• Organizational skills and analytical ability to prepare reports and reconcile reports correctly

• Ability to evaluate and measure customer needs – set clear standards to ensure needs are met

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

• Self-discipline and attention to detail

• Working PC knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), Internet, and general Call Center Systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders. May require extended periods of sitting.

• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material.  

• Must have functional vision, touch and hearing

• Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively 

• Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to perform job duties and minimize exposure to hazardous agents, body fluids, and communicable diseases.

• May be exposed to chemical hazards 

• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease.

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