Infusion Pharmacy Technician

New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

VillageMD is hiring a Per Diem Infusion Pharmacy Technician to join our infusion team in New Jersey. The role involves reviewing prescriptions, aseptic compounding of medications including chemotherapy, and supporting inventory and QA duties in the infusion suite and satellite locations.

Qualified candidates will have NJ Pharmacy Technician registration, CPhT with PTCB, English language proficiency, BLS, and a hospital background with IV compounding experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Technician registration, valid license.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with PTCB.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions to assure accuracy and ingredients.
• Compound medications, chemotherapy and biotherapy with aseptic technique.
• Enter and remove medications in the Nucleus System.
• Maintain QA logs and assist with inventory and training.

Skills

English communication

Education

New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Technician registration

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with PTCB

High School Graduate/GED/Equivalent Work

Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program

BLS Certification

Valid License

Tools

Nucleus System

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note:

We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

We are hiring a Per Diem Infusion Pharmacy Tech to our team!

Essential Job Functions

• Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.
• Compounds medications, chemotherapy and biotherapy using proper aseptic technique.
• Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications.
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous drugs and waste materials following OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
• Perform mathematical calculations to determine appropriate drug measurements for compounding of ordered medications.
• Plan, implement, or maintain procedures for missing, packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.
• Enter and remove medications into and from the Nucleus System.
• Conduct routine medication inventories including monitoring for drugs expiring, and assist with inventory control of medications in the infusion room, storage room and satellite locations.
• Assist in ordering supplies and medication. Receive and restock medications.
• Maintain any necessary QA logs, including (but not limited to) cleaning logs, temperature logs, waste logs, expired and destroyed medication logs, and others.
• Participate in training and orientation of new employees as needed.
• Comply with the Summit Health incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Summit Health training and accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide other job duties as assigned.
• Report issues and concerns to supervising pharmacist and manager in a timely manner.
• Follow the established Intellidose Workflow

Education, Certification, Computer And Training Requirements

• High School Graduate/GED/ Equivalent Work
• Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program
• New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Technician registration
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with PTCB
• Minimum 2 years of hospital experience, including IV compounding
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
• Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail)
• Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment
• BLS Certification
• Valid License

Pay Range: $23.56 - $28.99 Hourly

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

About Our Commitment

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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