Certified Oncology Pharmacy Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Mc. Kenzie County Healthcare Legal Address

• Watford City, ND, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Certified Oncology Pharmacy Technician Position Overview: The Certified Pharmacy Oncology Technician is responsible for preparing and dispensing medications within a hospital setting, managing medication inventory, working closely with the Pharmacist to ensure timely and correct medication delivery. Knowledge of sterile compounding techniques for intravenous medications will be the primary focus of this position. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Key Responsibilities: Ordering of medications per schedule and demand, keeping mindful of 340B qualifications Responsible for outdates and rotation of stock Receives and stores incoming deliveries of hazardous and non-hazardous medications and supplies. Submits medications to EPIC for charging and creating ERx Responsible for billing errors and corrections Loading, maintaining and updating Omnicell medications Maintain Pharmacy Oncology department in a clean and orderly manner, including daily hood cleaning and deep cleaning of the hood rooms per regulation Perform other pharmacy-related duties as requested or needed Reports and spreadsheets recordkeeping for Quality Improvement projects. Compounded Sterile Preparations: Demonstrates knowledge and skill ensuring that pharmaceutical preparations are sterile, properly packaged, labeled, and stored, and not outdated. Ensures compliance with USP <797>, USP <800>. Mc. Kenzie Health reserves the right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities as necessary. The description of critical job features is not exhaustive and may change as deemed appropriate.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements: Able to lift up to 50 pounds for routine performance of essential functions. May be exposed to physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.

Required Skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Punctual, efficient and hard working. Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems. Ability to apply common sense and understanding to conduct instruction given in written, oral and diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in particular situations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and time management abilities. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required One (1) year related pharmacy experience and/or training or graduate of certified training program/healthcare. Must have experience with compounding IV medications on a daily basis and be comfortable with hazardous medications. Must have or be willing to obtain PTCB's Hazardous Drug Management Certificate or Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) in a timely manner.

Licenses and Certifications: Must have an active and current Certified Pharmacy Technician certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or PTCB. Must be registered as a technician and in good standing with the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy. Mc. Kenzie Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.