Pharmacy Tech II-Pharmacy Infusion Center

Job Details

Kettering Health Hamilton l Hamilton l PRN l Days

• Assists pharmacist in total prescription filling process; data entry, inventory monitoring, counting, labeling, ordering, stocking, filing, and selling of prescribed and OTC products.
• OTC merchandising
• Help health care providers and patients in person and by phone; answers questions and requests; referring to pharmacist when appropriate.
• Comply with state and federal drug laws, KHN policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician
• 2 years retail pharmacy technician experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

The Oncology Pharmacy Technician will work alongside our Oncology Pharmacists and nursing staff to deliver optimal care to the patients at one of our four Kettering Health Network oncology locations (Kettering, Soin, Troy, Fort Hamilton). The pharmacy technician is responsible for assisting in the coordination and delivery of pharmacy services in compliance with all applicable policies, regulatory agency requirements, state and federal laws and participating in the quality improvement process to ensure safe, effective, and efficient delivery of quality care.

• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures, performance improvement objectives and environmental/infection control standards. Develops and implements processes to comply with the HFAP (Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program) and regulatory requirements.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements with the goal to provide prompt, safe and efficient patient care.
• Actively enhances personal growth and development by participating in educational programs, in-services, and meetings. Assists with new employee orientation, training, and evaluations.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:
  • Accurately prepares IV products in an efficient and sterile manner in accordance with all USP, ASHP and NIOSH guidelines;
  • Maintains order and cleanliness in the IV compounding area;
  • Ordering and stocking of medications; or
  • Maintaining adequate supplies and medications needed for the infusion center.
• Maintains a positive attitude, respects diversity, and works well with others.
• Completes > 600 hours of sterile compounding yearly.
• Adheres to safety requirements in the handling and preparation of chemotherapy and other hazardous agents. Pharmacy Technician also must maintain competencies to compound any intravenous medications (i.e. immunotherapy, chemotherapy).
• Assist and collaborate with pharmacy leadership and clinic team on developing and implementing new processes or improvements.
• Understands 340B operations and practices medication distribution in compliance with standards.
• Adheres to investigational medication procedures such as documentation, dispensing, and drug inventory.
• Inventory of high dollar/high risk medications:
  • Minimizes drug waste through dose rounding
  • Minimizes expired drug by keeping updated inventory and sending back nearly expired products
  • Utilizing beacon reports to assist with inventory
  • Drug shortage management
  • Coordination of REMs compliance on selected medications with assistance from pharmacist

• Computer literacy
• English proficiency
• Ability to work independently and supervise others
• Effective communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Organizational ability with attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations
• Ability to work well on a team
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to pass area-specific competencies
• Knowledge of Epic Electronic Health Record System
• Knowledge of daily infusion center operations pertaining to compounding and dispensing medications
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment
• Skill in interpreting and calculating medication doses
• Skill/competency in preparing…