Chemotherapy Technician, Hematology/Oncology Outpatient, Winston Campus

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:

Monday - Friday 1st shift

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Position Highlights:

• Chemotherapy Technician, Hematology/Oncology Outpatient, Winston Campus
• Full-Time, 1st shift, Monday - Friday, no weekends, no holidays
• $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.

What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• For technicians in NC with validating technician responsibilities- an associate’s degree in pharmacy technology is 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).
• Typically requires 3 years of experience in health care, insurance industry, pharmacy, or medical background.

Nice To Have (Not Required):

• Successful completion of a formal technician training program preferred.

• One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.

• Associate degree in a healthcare or business-related field preferred.

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.
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparat