Compound Pharmacy Technician

A large managed care organization has a Full-time Position for Compound Pharmacy Technician.

Must have two years of related work experience, including data entry along with excellent communication skills, and professional demeanor. Interact with internal and external customers in a courteous manner in person and via telephone.

Must have the TB blood test, MMR, Varicella, Hep B titers, and respirator medical clearance.

• PAY: $28.00 per hour
• CONTRACT: TO HIRE
• HOURS: Monday - Friday from 7am - 5pm
• LOCATION: Worcester,MA 01606

Preferred Qualifications:
High school graduate, or equivalent. Minimum of 1-2 years required, prior Infusion/Oncology experience preferred. Registration with the Board, or application for registration upon completion of 1 year preferred. PTCB Certification or CPhT required.

Position Summary

Responsible for providing timely preparation and distribution of medications and IV solutions to include chemotherapeutic and bio therapeutic agents within the oncology / infusion center in conjunction with established guidelines, policies and procedures, and statutory requirements. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: compounding hazardous and non-hazardous medications, batch compounding of pharmaceutical products, inventory management, medication tracking, compliance with regulatory standards, utilizing the various equipment and technology available in the pharmacy, and performing various quality control tasks as assigned.

Position Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, performs functions pertaining to the dispensing of chemotherapy, bio therapy, hazardous and other medications.

Proficient in sterile products preparation, proficient and able to perform practices dictated by the USP 797/800 guidelines.

Demonstrates safe handling and disposal of chemotherapy agents, as outlined by OSHA, USP ?797? and USP ?800? standards.

Appropriately pulls pre-medications from dispensing cabinet, and chemotherapy/biotherapy as orders are presented.

Safely and accurately mixes and prepares all prescribed medications, including chemotherapy/biotherapy for pharmacist check, in a timely and efficient manner to ensure minimal delay in patient treatments.

Appropriately operates and maintains specialized pharmacy equipment. Charts all scheduled maintenance designed to ensure sterility according to protocol. Performs daily, weekly, monthly and terminal cleaning of IV admixture spaces.

Maintains general pharmacy knowledge of medications, medication dosage forms, and trade and generic names.

Thorough knowledge in preparation of sterile parenteral products using proper aseptic technique, knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations, proper product labeling, and product reconstitution procedures. Thorough understanding of medication order procedures involving the pharmacy computer system.