Oncology Pharmacy Tech: Sterile Compounding & Inventory

Vail Health Hospital; Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Certification reimbursement

Supplemental educational funds

Paid time off

403(b) matching

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Wellbeing reimbursement

Recreation discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vail Health in Colorado is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the on-site pharmacist in the oncology pharmacy, including preparing for therapies, compounding sterile preparations, inventory control, and daily billing.

This role requires one year of pharmacy technician experience, two years sterile compounding experience, and Colorado PHAT licensing; duties include managing Pyxis, ordering supplies, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• One year of Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• Two years of sterile compounding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders and replenish Pyxis MedStations ensuring proper storage and security.
• Prepare IV admixtures or other sterile preparations according to policy.
• Lead in ordering drugs and supplies and manage receiving, storing, and rotating stock to maintain inventory levels.
• Adhere to USP <797> and USP <800> logs and related safety standards.
• Follow safety protocols for handling radiation, toxic chemicals, biological hazards, heat, noise, dust and stress.
• Monitor inventory control of controlled medications in the C-II safe and resolve Pyxis discrepancies.
• Answer phones and respond to service requests from other departments respectfully and promptly.
• Maintain competencies via departmental training and e-learning modules.
• Enter patient charges and credits daily and submit inter-departmental billing by the 5th of each month.
• Schedule technician personnel to cover required shifts monthly.
• Model Just Culture and organizational values; remain HIPAA compliant.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Sterile compounding

HIPAA compliance

Education

Colorado Pharmacy Technician Certification (PHAT)

Tools

Pyxis MedStations

Sterile compounding equipment

Job description

Vail Health in Colorado is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the on-site pharmacist in the oncology pharmacy, including preparing for therapies, compounding sterile preparations, inventory control, and daily billing.

This role requires one year of pharmacy technician experience, two years sterile compounding experience, and Colorado PHAT licensing; duties include managing Pyxis, ordering supplies, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.