Pharmacy Technician - Cancer Care

Job : R-56083 Site

Location:

Westwood Administration
- East

The Pharmacy Technician I
- Infusion Services
- Cancer Care Westwood is an entry level position. The Pharmacy Technician I will assist in accurate medication filling and record keeping to ensure timely delivery of medications. All work will completed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

• Prepares medications for dispensing:
  After passing an initial competency, independently prepares basic sterile compounds with accuracy.
• Distributes medications and stock items:
  Accurately pulls medications for stocking in ADS machines. Accurately stocks medications in ADS machines. Uses CSM accurately if required. Maintains distribution records as required.
• Maintains Pharmacy Inventory:
  Restocks pharmacy inventory in appropriate quantities from designated back up areas. Ensures rotation of stock and inventory. Pulls outdates. Receives/unpacks drug orders from wholesaler, maintaining appropriate inventory records.
• Operates pharmacy computer systems:
  Accurately utilizes basic computer programs to accomplish daily tasks.
• Compliance and recordkeeping:
  Follows departmental and hospital policies. Completes required documentation associated with daily work, meeting regulatory standards.
• Patient Care:
  Provides courteous, professional service when assisting patients, caregivers, and staff. Approaches daily work with a patient first mindset.
• Medication Safety:
  Practices medication safety basics such as barcode scanning and double-checking labels; promptly reports discrepancies to pharmacists or leaders. Reports safety events in Health System reporting tool.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• no previous experience

• High School Graduate or GED.

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Kansas locations: CPhT required by first board renewal
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Missouri locations: none
• Pharmacy Technician Registration
  - State Board of Pharmacy Kansas and/or Missouri - per work state upon Hire
• Technician must maintain certification on an ongoing basis and complete all continuing education requirements.

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR equivalent National Pharmacy Technician Certification

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.