Per Diem Infusion Pharmacy Technician

New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking an Infusion Pharmacy Technician to ensure high-quality medication preparation for infusion center patients. You will compound chemotherapeutic and non-chemotherapeutic drugs, verify prescriptions, and maintain strict aseptic practices to safeguard patient care.

Responsibilities include accurate medication preparation, inventory management, and adherence to OSHA/NIOSH guidelines. NY license, CPhT, and hospital IV experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• New York Board of Pharmacy Technician registration is required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with PTCB certification.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital experience, including IV compounding.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Valid license and competence with standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions to assure accuracy and determine needed ingredients.
• Compound medications and chemotherapy/biotherapy using aseptic technique.
• Assess identity, strength, or purity of medications.
• Handle hazardous drugs following OSHA/NIOSH guidelines.
• Perform calculations for drug measurements for compounding.
• Maintain QA logs: cleaning, temperature, waste, expired meds, etc.
• Enter/remove medications in the Nucleus System.
• Conduct routine medication inventories and assist with stock control.
• Assist in ordering and receiving medications.
• Participate in training and orientation of new employees as needed.
• Report issues to supervising pharmacist and manager promptly.

Education

New York Board of Pharmacy Technician registration

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with PTCB

High School Graduate / GED

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.

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

Position Summary:

To ensure overall quality of medication and infusion preparation for agents administered in the Summit Health Infusion Center(s). Compound chemotherapeutic and non-chemotherapeutic agents in the Summit Health Infusion Center(s). Ensure compliance with USP-800 guidelines for the handling of hazardous drugs.

Essential Job functions:

The Infusion Pharmacy Technician will be expected to demonstrate ability to perform the following:

• 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 York 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
• 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

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
• 401k savings plan

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.