Pharmacy Technician II- Infusion

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II for the Infusion South KC Medical Pavilion in Kansas City, MO. This full-time day shift role focuses on sterile compounding of cancer medications and requires accurate handling of orders and ADS inventory.

Experience in a hospital setting and EPIC proficiency are preferred. Responsibilities include preparing sterile medications, stocking ADS machines, maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2 or more years experience as a pharmacy technician in a comparable setting OR At least 18 months experience as a pharmacy technician at The University of Kansas Health System.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications for dispensing, including basic and advanced sterile compounds, following safety procedures.
• Passes annual sterile compounding competency.
• Stocks ADS machines and CSM with high accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintains ADS inventory accuracy and reviews outdates, cycle counts, and discrepancies.
• Maintains pharmacy records and logs; ensures proper documentation.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Position Title Pharmacy Technician II- Infusion South KC Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest

Join our Cancer Care Pharmacy team at our South Medical Pavilion campus in Kansas City, Missouri. This is a full time opportunity with a day shift schedule and limited weekend commitments with no on call. Our Cancer Care Pharmacy Technicians spend majority of the time performing sterile compounding of cancer medications in our clean rooms. In addition, Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for daily cleaning of the sterile compounding areas, stocking supplies, calibrating equipment, scanning orders into the electronic medical record (EPIC) to ensure accuracy, placing as well as receiving drug orders, and stocking automated dispensing cabinets (Omnicell).

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Prepares medications for dispensing: Efficiently and accurately prepares basic and advanced sterile compounds following all established procedures and safety protocols.
• Passes annual sterile compounding competency with no corrections.
• Distributes medications and stock items: Pulls and stocks ADS machines & CSM with high accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensures accuracy of ADS inventory through outdates, cycle counts, resolution of discrepancies and accurate barcode scanning.
• Maintains drug transfer records appropriately for transfers between pharmacy locations.
• Maintains Pharmacy Inventory: Places and receives drug orders through wholesaler.
• Understands how to review patient schedules to determine appropriate inventory needs when placing drug orders.
• Orders appropriate NDCs through knowledge of configured NDCs and NDC implications with ADS machines.
• Places and receives supply orders.
• Executes basic backorder management.
• Accurately follows controlled substance policies when ordering / receiving controlled substances.
• Operates pharmacy computer systems: Understands advanced computer operations in core systems, with ability to trouble shoot and correct errors.
• Follows standards set for utilization of technology with a high degree of accuracy.
• Compliance and recordkeeping: Accurately maintains pharmacy records and logs (invoices, recalls, inventory etc.). Organizes records for easy access and review.
• Demonstrates knowledge of changing regulatory and quality standards and applies knowledge to daily work, escalating when appropriate.
• Patient Care: Communicates effectively with patients, caregivers and staff to resolve routine service concerns. Provides accurate information about pharmacy processes while escalating appropriately.
• Medication Safety: Consistently applies safety protocols, recognizes potential medication errors, and collaborates with pharmacists and leaders to correct issues. Reports safety events and near misses in Health System reporting tool. Escalates safety issues that may impact other locations in daily huddles.
• 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

High School Graduate or GED. 2 or more years experience as a pharmacy technician in a comparable setting OR At least 18 months experience as a pharmacy technician at The University of Kansas Health System

Required Licensure and Certification

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

Preferred Licensure and Certification

Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Time Type

Full-time

Job Requisition ID

R-53049

Important information for you to know as you apply

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].

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.

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.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.