Compounding Technician II

• Essential duties and responsibilities
• Compounding Technicians perform routine administrative tasks required to keep the cleanroom running smoothly.
• Familiarity with IV cleanroom procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintaining proper storage and security conditions for the inventory with respect to hazardous medications, look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) medications, controlled substances, etc.
• Cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas to USP 797 standards.
• Ordering, stocking and inventorying, using the automated dispensing cabinets to their fullest capabilities.
• Communicating any pertinent information to other members of the clinical team; including drug and equipment re-calls, shortages and/or supply issues.
• Prepares medications per provider orders according to established protocol, policy, and procedure.
• Interacts with others and may have to handle several responsibilities at once.
• Stages prescription refills as directed.
• Routes prescriptions to a pharmacy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Nevada Pharmacy Technician license/registration.
• Maintains and provides proof of chemotherapy certification and all continuing education according to the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Technician licensing requirements.
• A minimum of one year of pharmacy technician expereince.

Preferred education and experience

• Four years of experience is preferred.
• Previous chemotherapy experience preferred.
• Advanced certification preferred.
• Continuing education per Nevada State Board of Pharmacy technician licensing requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed.
• Working knowledge of sterile environment (biohazard safety cabinet) procedures, including using proper personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting. Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Daily clinic preparation process: preparing charts, reviewing scheduling including the ability to document and communicate pertinent information.

Physical demands and work environment

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Daily exposure to biohazard chemicals/drugs.
• Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients may be required.
• Mandatory workday schedule on December 31st, or last Friday of the year, for pharmacy inventory.

Language skills

Spanish speaking preferred but not required.

Cure 4 the kids foundation participates in e-Verify.

Shift Schedule

• Monday to
• Friday, 8:30
• AM - 5:00 PM