Chemotherapy Technician, Investigational Drug Service

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 Investigational Drug Service (IDS) Pharmacy technician supports the strategic goals of the medical center by providing pharmacy services for the clinical research groups. This position is an integral member of the team and the responsibilities include: 

• Managing clinical investigational drug inventory 
• Providing technical direction and assistance with clinical trial protocols 
• Performing drug distribution activities
• Maintaining information and assisting in the record keeping related to clinical trials required by the study protocols
• Preparing non-sterile and sterile intravenous including hazardous drugs in accordance with established procedures 
• Maintaining the clinical investigational work areas in a clean and orderly manner
• Workload measurement support functions
• Provide training/educational functions for learners and new hires 
• Assist with other areas and responsibilities consistent with the job classification
• Assist with several administrative functions to support the IDS service line 

The technician may use IV robotics and/or guided preparation technology to compound hazardous 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 (Phaseal). The technician will be expected to follow procedures to limit employee, guest, and their own risk of exposure. 

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time, Days, Variable 1st shift, M-F
• 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 timely manner. 
• Maintains competency by attending training classes, programs, and departmental meetings. 
• Performs pharmaceutical calculations based on medication orders. 
• Handles hazardous waste in a manner compliant with EPA and NIOSH standards. 
• Supports technician manager and area pharmacists in executing initiatives to meet the goals of the area scorecard. 
• Prepares antineoplastic and other hazardous intravenous medications for adult and pediatric populations and deliver to patient care areas.

What You Will Need

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