Oncology Pharmacy Technician

Marion Health; Iowa; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion Health Oncology Pharmacy Technician IV delivers daily IV admixture activities, prepares and labels medications, and coordinates compounding with the pharmacy team to support patient care. You will respond under pressure, maintain quality, and help ensure accurate unit dosing and Pyxis operations in a fast paced hospital setting.

This role requires hospital pharmacy experience, Indiana licensure as a Pharmacy Technician, and national CPhT certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Maintain licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of Indiana and be nationally certified as a technician (I.E. CPhT).
• National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) Chemotherapy certified within two (2) years of employment.
• Two (2) years of hospital pharmacy / IV medication preparations experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate daily IV admixture activities.
• Assist the pharmacist and managers in filling, compounding, and dispensing medications.
• Ensure compliance with USP 797, 795 & 800 regulations and standards.
• Support inventory control and patient safety initiatives, including Pyxis utilization.
• Coverage at the main hospital and Marion Health East under supervision.

Skills

Math calculations

Medical terminology

USP standards 797/795/800

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Organization

Discretion

Ability to work under stress

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pyxis dispensing

Job description

Job Summary

This position requires deductive and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on providing /coordinating daily I.V. admixture activities. Must be able to respond appropriately under pressure. Must be able to manipulate pharmaceuticals; operate equipment necessary for compounding, preparing, and labeling for dispensing medications; Maintain quality and integrity through the processes of medication unit dosing, charging/crediting, and Pyxis utilization. Involvement in inventory control and safeguards for patient safety to include inspection and security programs is required. The Oncology Pharmacy Technicians will be the designated IV compounding technicians for the oncology pharmacy with some coverage at the Main Hospital and Marion Health East under the supervision of the pharmacy management and pharmacists. This position will help ensure compliance with all USP 797, 795 & 800 regulations and standards. Assists the pharmacist and managers in filling, compounding, and dispensing of medications. May have additional duties assigned as deemed necessary based on the advanced training received.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Maintain licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of Indiana and be nationally certified as a technician (I.E. CPhT).
• National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) Chemotherapy certified within two (2) years of employment.
• Two (2) years of hospital pharmacy / IV medication preparations experience.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Must have a strong ability in math calculations and medical terminology.
• Strong functional knowledge of USP 797, 795 and 800.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Developed computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Organizational skills in order to manage multiple issues simultaneously combined with ability to effectively prioritize.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

Working Conditions

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
• Work may be subject to interruptions.
• Risk of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards.
• Works with protected health information.
• Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and/or weekends based on the needs of the department.

Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, kneeling or stooping to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Uses computer and other standard office equipment.
• Uses patient care tools and equipment as they relate to area of clinical specialty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Marion Health is a smoke-free environment.