Über diese Pharmacy Technician I Part Time- Cancer Institute Pharmacy Stelle bei University of Arkansas System
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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type:
Regular
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Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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PTSL Cancer Institute OP Technicians
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Summary of Job Duties:
Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician I in the Cancer Institute Pharmacy will assist and support the pharmacist in the day-to-day dispensing operations. The Pharmacy Technician I will be responsible for compounding sterile preparations, including chemotherapy infusions. They will utilize technology when necessary and appropriate, such as the electronic medical record and/or wholesaler ordering portals. They will help ensure compliance with USP <797> and <800> by performing required cleaning, deactivation, decontamination, and disinfection as defined by departmental policy and procedures. They will perform daily and monthly cleaning tasks for the cleanroom suites on a rotating basis or as assigned. The Pharmacy Technician I will prioritize work based on immediate need and rapidly changing workload. The Pharmacy Technician I will work as a team member to perform day-to-day work efficiently and accurately, along with any additional tasks or projects to help achieve departmental goals.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
HS Diploma or GED
Pharmacy technician license through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for AR licensure
Preferred Qualifications:
Specialized certificate or certification (i.e. immunization certification, PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician, ASHP Sterile Compounding Certificate, 340B Certification, etc.)
National Technician Certification (PTCB)
Relevant pharmacy technician experience (i.e. previous sterile compounding experience, hazardous drug handling, etc.)
Computer skills
Strong math skills
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Proves competency in sterile compounding by successful completion of sterile product validation and gloved fingertip testing according to policy and procedure
Assists with sterile compounding under the direction of the pharmacists, including hazardous medications (i.e. chemotherapy) and non-hazardous medications
Performs basic pharmaceutical calculations
Assembles products for the preparation of parenteral medication
Properly performs barcode scanning in the appropriate software to verify that the correct components were used to prepare sterile products
Reconstitutes, measures, and adds medications to a parenteral fluid under the supervision of and final check by a pharmacist
Accurately documents waste in the appropriate place in the electronic medical record to ensure billing compliance
Under the supervision and checking of a pharmacist, prepares batches of commonly used IV medications for future patient use
Troubleshoots and corrects drug delivery and equipment issues as needed
Knows how to use all equipment necessary in the compounding process, including syringes, needles, tubing, IV bags, laminar airflow hoods, biological safety cabinets, elastomeric pumps, infusion cassettes, etc.
Restocks assigned areas daily or as needed
Rotates medications appropriately so that packages with the earliest expiration dates are used first
Removes expired drugs from assigned areas monthly
Maintains appropriate par levels of medications (when applicable)
Assists with receiving, unpacking, and/or putting away deliveries and ship
Maintains order and cleanliness of all drug storage areas in the pharmacy
May perform other duties as assigned.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.
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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
