Certified Pharmacy Technician - Chemotherapy Ancillary

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401k Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Christie Clinic's Chemotherapy Ancillary department seeks a full-time Pharmacy Technician for our University clinic in Champaign, IL. Monday–Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements.

You will compound chemotherapy and other drugs per USP standards, manage inventory, assist with billing, and provide accurate dose calculations. Illinois license and PTA cert required; IV compounding experience preferred and certification within 2 years.

Qualifications

• Illinois license as Pharmacy Technician is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification must be obtained within 2 years of initial registration.

Responsibilities

• Compounds chemotherapy and other medications in cleanroom per USP 797/800.
• Verify information and ensure proper provider authorization for prescriptions.
• Accurately perform mathematical dosage calculations.
• Package and deliver medications and controlled substances as directed.
• Assist with inventory control and stock medications.
• Regularly maintain cleanroom and equipment per USP 800 standards.
• Maintain professional relationships with coworkers, nurses and providers.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Proficient Communication Skills

Proficient Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Illinois Registered Pharmacy Technician License

Pharmacy Technician Certification (within 2 years)

Job description

Certified Pharmacy Technician - Chemotherapy Ancillary

University (LLC) - Champaign, IL 61820

Overview

Salary Range: $24.90 - $34.24 Hourly

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Education Level: High School

Category: Pharmacy

General Summary of Duties

ABOUT US:

Christie Clinic culture is one of empowerment, accountability, openness, and ownership. We are committed to treating all people with respect, empathy and compassion. Each person's experience is every Team Members' responsibility -- creating a warm and inviting environment for every person we serve. We can all learn from each other. When there is a deep respect by, and for, all individuals, an environment is created that allows people to develop and thrive. We strive for our patients and team members to feel heard and cared for fully.

Christie Clinic's department of Chemotherapy Ancillary is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician (Sign-On Bonus Available) from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at the University clinic, with no night or weekend requirements.

Duties include assisting in the provision of chemotherapy services including the compounding of chemotherapy and other drugs, ordering and distributing pharmaceuticals, computer billing, and other office work.

An Illinois Registered Pharmacy Technician License is required upon hire, and a Pharmacy Technician Certification is required within 2 years of initial Pharmacy Technician registration. IV preparation experience is preferred but not required.

Job Qualifications and Expectations

JOB DUTIES:

• Compounds chemotherapy and other compounded medications in a cleanroom environment according to USP 797 and USP 800 standards in a timely and accurate fashion
• Check all prescribed compounds for completeness of information. Verify patient information and proper provider authorization.
• Accurately perform mathematical calculations for dose
• Package and deliver solutions and controlled drugs, as directed in protocol.
• Assist with inventory control of medications. Help order supplies and medications. Receive and stock medications.
• Regularly perform cleaning tasks within the cleanroom suite consistent with USP 800 standards
• Maintain professional working relationships with co-workers, nurses and providers
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient Communication Skills
• Proficient Math Skills
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Illinois Registered Pharmacy Technician License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• IV compounding experience
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (If not certified, must obtain within 2 years of initial Pharmacy Technician Registration)

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 35 pounds. Must be able to walk and stand for extended amounts of time. Other demands include the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical setting, wearing protective equipment and using closed system transfer devices while working with hazardous and non-hazardous medications. Requirements may include working irregular hours on occasion to meet departmental staffing needs.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance