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Pharmacy Tech II - Pharmacy Infusion Center

Kettering Health

#OSHA #Pharmacy Technician #Hazardous Drugs #Epic #340B #Sterile Compounding #Chemotherapy #Immunotherapy #Infusion Center

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The Pharmacy Technician supports oncology pharmacists and nursing staff by accurately preparing sterile IV products and hazardous agents. They are also responsible for managing medication inventory, ensuring regulatory compliance, and participating in quality improvement processes.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma, CPhT certification, and at least two years of experience in an inpatient or infusion pharmacy setting. Proficiency in USP 800 and ASHP guidelines is required, with a mandate to obtain hazardous drug compounding certification within one year.

high schoolprofessional certificateInventory ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationRegulatory CompliancePatient Care CoordinationSterile CompoundingChemotherapy Preparation340B ComplianceIV PreparationHazardous Drug HandlingDrug Waste MinimizationMedication Dose CalculationNIOSH GuidelinesUSP 800 GuidelinesImmunotherapy CompoundingASHP GuidelinesEpic Electronic Health Record

Job description

Job Details Support Services | Kettering | Full Time | Days Responsibilities & Requirements 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.
Job Responsibilities 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.

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