Chemotherapy Technician Pharmacy, Winston Campus, Variable 1st & 2nd shift

Department:

38492 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pharmacy: Inpatient Hematology & Oncology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Variable 1st/2nd shift

Pay Range

$22.90 - $34.35

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time, Days

• Variable 1st/2nd shifts, Monday-Friday

• Winston Campus

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

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

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

• PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) required.

• Active registration with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.

Nice To Have (Not Required)

• Successful completion of a formal technician training program or associate degree in pharmacy technology preferred.

• One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.

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

• Minimum one year experience in pharmacy with IV admixture skills and chemotherapy certification preferred. 

• Completion of ACPE course preferred. 

• Supply chain and experience with research preferred.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois;