Pharmacy Technician I - Cancer Care

The University of Kansas Health System; Westwood (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I - Infusion Services for Cancer Care Westwood.

This entry level position will assist in accurate medication filling and record keeping to ensure timely delivery of medications, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Responsibilities include preparing medications, stocking ADS machines, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Entry level role; no prior experience required.
• Preferred: High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications for dispensing: after passing an initial competency, independently prepares basic sterile compounds with accuracy.
• Distributes medications and stock items: accurately pulls medications for stocking in ADS machines; accurately stocks medications in ADS machines; maintains distribution records.
• Maintains Pharmacy Inventory: restocks inventory in appropriate quantities; ensures rotation of stock; pulls outdates; receives/unpacks drug orders with records.
• Operates pharmacy computer systems: uses basic computer programs to accomplish daily tasks.
• Compliance and recordkeeping: follows policies; completes required documentation to meet standards.
• Patient Care: provides courteous, professional service to patients, caregivers, and staff.
• Medication Safety: uses barcode scanning and double-checks; reports discrepancies promptly.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit.

Education

High School Graduate or GED

No previous experience

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Pharmacy Technician I - Cancer Care

Westwood Administration - East

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Pharmacy Technician I - Infusion Services - Cancer Care Westwood is an entry level position. The Pharmacy Technician I will assist in accurate medication filling and record keeping to ensure timely delivery of medications. All work will completed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Prepares medications for dispensing: After passing an initial competency, independently prepares basic sterile compounds with accuracy.
• Distributes medications and stock items: Accurately pulls medications for stocking in ADS machines. Accurately stocks medications in ADS machines. Uses CSM accurately if required. Maintains distribution records as required.
• Maintains Pharmacy Inventory: Restocks pharmacy inventory in appropriate quantities from designated back up areas. Ensures rotation of stock and inventory. Pulls outdates. Receives/unpacks drug orders from wholesaler, maintaining appropriate inventory records.
• Operates pharmacy computer systems: Accurately utilizes basic computer programs to accomplish daily tasks.
• Compliance and recordkeeping: Follows departmental and hospital policies. Completes required documentation associated with daily work, meeting regulatory standards.
• Patient Care: Provides courteous, professional service when assisting patients, caregivers, and staff. Approaches daily work with a patient first mindset.
• Medication Safety: Practices medication safety basics such as barcode scanning and double-checking labels; promptly reports discrepancies to pharmacists or leaders. Reports safety events in Health System reporting tool.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• no previous experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Kansas locations: CPhT required by first board renewal
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Missouri locations: none
• Pharmacy Technician Registration - State Board of Pharmacy Kansas and/or Missouri - per work state upon Hire
• Technician must maintain certification on an ongoing basis and complete all continuing education requirements.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR equivalent National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Job Requisition ID: R-56083