Pharmacy Technician I - Cancer Care

kansashealthsystem; Westwood (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health System is seeking an entry-level Pharmacy Technician I in Cancer Care Westwood. You will assist in medication filling and record keeping under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to ensure timely delivery of medications.

Responsibilities include preparing medications, stocking ADS machines, inventory maintenance, and complying with policies and safety standards while delivering courteous patient service.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• CPhT certification required by first board renewal (Kansas).
• Pharmacy Technician Registration with State Boards as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications for dispensing under supervision, including basic sterile compounds after competency.
• Pull medications for stocking in ADS machines and maintain distribution records.
• Restock inventory and manage back-up drug orders with proper records.
• Operate pharmacy computer systems and perform daily routine tasks.
• Follow policies, complete required documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide courteous patient service and maintain patient-first approach.
• Adhere to medication safety practices and report discrepancies promptly.

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Position Title

Pharmacy Technician I - Cancer CareWestwood 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.