Schar Infusion Pharmacy Technician

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join its team. This PRN role offers flexible shifts, allowing you to make a significant impact on patient care while enjoying a supportive work environment. You'll be responsible for handling chemotherapy safely, calculating precise doses, and managing inventory to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality. With a focus on professional development, this position provides access to state-of-the-art facilities and a range of exclusive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about healthcare.

Benefits

State-of-the-art medical and training facilities

Retirement benefits with employer match

Free parking for all employees

Exclusive savings opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hospital experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician in Virginia or Pharmacy intern license.

Responsibilities

• Handle chemotherapy safely and accurately calculate patient-specific doses.
• Initiate safe disposal of hazardous materials and prepare sterile compounds.

Skills

Chemotherapy Handling

Dose Calculation

Inventory Management

Aseptic Technique

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Schar Infusion is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join the team. This role will be a PRN position with rotating shifts on weekdays and weekends.

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience. We are also proud to be recognized as a top employer in the D.C. metro area and nationally.

Featured Benefits:

• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
• Retirement benefits with employer match from day one
• Free parking for all employees
• Exclusive savings opportunities including in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets, and local offerings

Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities:

• Handle chemotherapy safely, avoiding spills, aerosolization, or exposure to self, others, or the environment.
• Calculate patient-specific doses accurately based on mg/m² or mg/kg, minimizing exposures.
• Assess and reorder IV admixture/chemotherapy supplies to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.
• Initiate actions for the safe disposal of hazardous materials, sharps, and trash.
• Follow IV Admixture procedures, including aseptic technique, calculations, maintaining a clean area, and documentation.
• Prepare IV Admixture and sterile compounds with contamination-free results.

Additional Requirements:

• Work schedule: PRN, with preferred rotating shifts on weekdays and weekends; open to weekend-only shifts. Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 6:30 pm; Saturday, 6:30 am - 3 pm.
• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: At least 2 years of hospital experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Certification: Registered Pharmacy Technician in Virginia or a Pharmacy intern license. BLS certification within 3 months of hire.