Pharmacy Technician - Cancer Care Westwood Campus

Location: Westwood

Pharmacy Technician - Cancer Care Westwood Campus

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Position Summary / Career Interest

This position will assist in accurate medication order filling, compounding and record keeping to assure timely delivery of medications. It includes responsibility for preparing medications using appropriate technique and equipment. Medications include, but are not limited to, intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, oral bulk/unit‑dose or prepackaged medications, compounds, and investigational drugs.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Performs all duties defined by standard work or other guidelines communicated by leadership under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Operates computer systems to accurately input medication orders and obtain necessary patient information.
• Assists in maintaining pharmacy inventory and record keeping in accordance with state and federal law; reports medication errors continuously.
• Assures timely distribution of prescribed medications and stock items as needed.
• Utilizes effective listening and communication skills; maintains supervisor awareness of personal and team activities affecting the department; exhibits proactive problem solving to address issues impacting departmental services.
• Maintains a plan for personal development and completion of competency validation records.
• Participates in personal goal setting and ongoing development of team members.
• Shares expertise by participating in the orientation and education of pharmacy employees and students.
• If applicable, participates in the quality management program with the goal of improving services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions, and evaluating effectiveness.
• Supports Quality Management Program activities, including monitoring and documenting Quality Improvement Projects for progress toward QI goals and providing guidance and education to staff.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.
• Must be able to perform professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Statements are intended to describe essential functions and are not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• One or more years experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy offering comprehensive pharmacy services.

Required Licensure And Certification

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent national certification; successful initial completion upon hire.
• Pharmacy Technician Registration – State Board of Pharmacy upon hire.
• Technician must maintain certification on an ongoing basis and complete all continuing education requirements.

Preferred Licensure And Certification

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent national certification.

Employment type

• Full-time

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an accommodation request form.
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health‑system‑dispute‑resolution‑ and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Job Requisition : R-49304

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