Team Lead Oncology Pharmacy Technician

International Executive Service Corps; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare facility in South Florida as a Team Lead Oncology Pharmacy Technician. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of pharmacy services, including medication preparation, inventory management, and staff supervision. You'll be part of a compassionate community that values innovation and excellence in patient care. With a commitment to employee well-being, the organization offers a robust benefits package, making it an ideal place for those seeking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. If you’re passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy Technician Registration/License in Florida required.
• Minimum of 5 years hospital experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cart exchanges and handle medications accurately.
• Supervise technicians and ensure compliance with policies.
• Assist in drug ordering and inventory management.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Registration

Supervisory Skills

Aseptic Technique

Chemotherapy Preparation

Medication History Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Technical School Education Diploma

Tools

Epic

Controlled Substance Manager (CSM)

Job description

Team Lead Oncology Pharmacy Technician

Schedule: (Monday - Friday Day Shift)

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs daily cart exchanges.
• Addresses pharmacy telephones/window communication responding to inquiries or requests in a timely manner.
• Timely processes nursing messages from Epic in-basket.
• Process manual pick items as needed.
• Accurately and timely handles medications and supplies to appropriate areas (Hourly Rounds and as requested).
• Prepare automated dispensing cabinets restock batch for delivery.
• Reports out of stock to Pharmacist and/or Buyer.
• Restock/Pick up/delivery of crash cart trays as per policy.
• Follows Lunch and Dinner coverage schedules as posted.
• Dispense and return Narcotics from Controlled Substance Manager (CSM Vault).
• Accurately process medication returns and restocking to medication storage areas.
• Performs basic billing functions.
• Accurately packages and prepares medications for dispensing as assigned.
• Accurately prepares cart fills in a timely manner as assigned.
• Complies with ongoing process to monitor outdates/shortages as per policy.
• Consistently follows Hospital Time and Attendance Policy.
• Other Duties as assigned by Pharmacist/Leadership.
• Utilizes aseptic technique in preparation of Parental compounding, Neonatal, IV Admixtures.
• Compounds chemotherapy preparation per established protocol.
• Compliant with USP 797 daily/monthly/annual requirements (i.e., cleaning laminar airflow cabinets and biological safety cabinets, wearing personal protective equipment, certifications, etc.) as assigned.
• Accurately follows proper procedures for storage segregation of TPNs, neonatal TPNs, and Neonatal solutions and IV lipids.
• Accurately prepares pediatric medications as assigned.
• Accurately records and logs compounded items in Dispense Preparation workflow.
• Provides direction and training to other technicians assigned.
• Assist in supervision of technicians to ensure policies and procedures and regulatory requirements are uniformly and consistently followed.
• Performs and monitors compliance for quality control and performance improvements functions as assigned.
• Accurately and timely complete charge reconciliation.
• Assist in the education of new pharmacy ADC users and serve as a resource for pharmacy and nursing staff for problems and/or questions.
• Assist with drug ordering and inventory management as assigned.
• Control Substance Manager (CSM) vault expiration audits and works with purchaser and Director of Pharmacy to address discrepancies.
• Controlled substance audits- assist in conducting control substance audits, reviewing diversion monitoring reports, investigating, and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with optimization of automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs).
• Accurately collects and documents medication history.
• Performs monthly patient care area inspections, documents, and reports findings back to leadership.

Qualifications:

• Active Pharmacy Technician Registration/License in the State of Florida required; Board Certification (PTCB) preferred.
• High School Diploma; Accredited Technical School Education Diploma/Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years hospital experience required and supervisory experience preferred.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for selected positions and more!