Chemotherapy Technician

Phelps Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Missouri is seeking a Chemo Pharmacy Technician to join our team. You will compound IV solutions, answer calls, manage IV room inventory, and ensure compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 requirements.

Ideal candidates have experience with sterile compounding, chemotherapy prep, and hold PTCB certification. The role requires standing, lifting up to 35 lbs, and adherence to safety and cleaning protocols in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with IV and sterile compounding preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification required (PTCB).
• Must register or apply for state pharmacy registration before start.

Responsibilities

• Compound IVs accurately and perform safety checks.
• Maintain IV room inventory and restock supplies.
• Process restock and charging of automated cabinets with accuracy.
• Complete mandatory education as required by facility.

Skills

IV compounding

Sterile comps

Inventory management

Safety checks

Phone handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.

No matter where you start with us, we're committed to taking our team to the top. If you're ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

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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!