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 applicable 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 in accordance with applicable state regulations, or maintain code cart inventory.
Receives and sorts shipments of medications and supplies.
Recommends drug-related laboratory tests and interprets results when appropriate.
Delivers and stocks pharmacy inventory.
Maintains inventory in all pharmacy areas and automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), including charge stock orders, ADC shrinkage, and patient and clinic requisitions.
Assists 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] - Generic - HR Only preferred 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)

 

Onsite

 

32 Fruit Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Rotating (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$22.84 - $29.79/Hourly

 

 

Grade

4

 

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