Chemotherapy Technician

Phelps Health; Rolla, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Rolla, MO is seeking a Chemo Pharmacy Technician to compound IVs, handle inventory, and maintain USP 797/800 compliance. This role involves answering calls, ensuring accurate restocking, and rigorous safety checks within the IV suite.

Qualified candidates will have high school diploma, PTCB certification, and preferably experience in sterile and chemotherapy compounding. The position requires site work in a hospital setting with ongoing mandatory education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of high school or equivalent required.
• One year Sterile Compounding preferred. Chemotherapy Compounding preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.

Responsibilities

• Compounds IVs accurately.
• Performs all safety checks (Appropriate labeling, visually inspect) when compounding IVs.
• Restocks IV Room carts appropriately.
• Maintains IV room in a clean, organized manner and ensures supplies are restocked and ordered as needed.
• Fills automated dispensing cabinets correctly by performing all safety checks (barcode scans and visual inspection) during restock process, clears return bins on a daily basis, and fills out restock reports with 99.8% accuracy.
• Follows and documents all cleaning procedures for the Ante and Clean Rooms on a daily basis.
• Completes the monthly clean before the last day of each month.
• Maintains inventory by placing daily orders, checking in the orders and managing the invoices.
• Reviews invoices for back-ordered medications or supplies and assists the pharmacist in managing the back-order list.
• Completes all annual mandatory education required by facility.

Skills

Sterile Compounding

Chemotherapy Compounding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PTCB Certification

Tools

PTCB Certification

Job description

General Summary

The Chemo Pharmacy Technician will compound IVs, answer phone calls, maintain inventory, and complete all requirements for USP 797 and USP 800.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Compounds IVs accurately.
• Performs all safety checks (Appropriate labeling, visually inspect) when compounding IVs.
• Re-stocks IV Room carts appropriately.
• Maintains IV room in a clean, organized manner and ensures supplies are restocked and ordered as needed.
• Fills automated dispensing cabinets correctly by performing all safety checks (barcode scans and visual inspection) during restock process, clears return bins on a daily basis, and fills out restock reports with 99.8% accuracy.
• Follows and documents all cleaning procedures for the Ante and Clean Rooms on a daily basis.
• Completes the monthly clean before the last day of each month.
• Maintains inventory by placing daily orders, checking in the orders and managing the invoices.
• Reviews invoices for any back-ordered medications or supplies and assists the pharmacist in managing the back-order list.
• Completes all annual mandatory education required by facility.

Education

Graduate of high school or equivalent required.

Work Experience

One year Sterile Compounding preferred. Chemotherapy Compounding preferred.

Certification/License

Will be required to register or apply for Pharmacy registration after interview prior to start date. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.

Mental/Physical Requirements

Considerable mental concentration for sustained periods of time on variable operations. Physical requirements of standing, walking, sitting, and lifting (35 lbs.) will be necessary Working Conditions Standard working conditions with considerable standing. Subject to difficult deadlines and sensitive situations.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! to join us on our mission in health care.

Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri. Phelps Health is county-owned, non-tax supported and is overseen by a five-member elected board. Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers. Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.