Advanced Pharmacy Technician, Investigative Drug Services, Cancer Center

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- Advanced Pharmacy Technician, Investigative Drug Services, Cancer Center (968276)

Job Description
Advanced Pharmacy Technician, Investigative Drug Services, Cancer Center
- ( 968276 ) Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.
S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career

JOB SUMMARY

Works under supervision of Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Pharmacy Technician Manager or Pharmacist Manager. Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational & departmental policies. Audits & signs out all investigational drugs in accordance with protocol, state/federal guidelines & organizational policies. Identifies & corrects discrepancies. Completes medication area inspections in a thorough & timely manner. Consistently multi-tasks & problem solves independently & effectively with minimal supervision. Proper management & handling of investigational drugs. Ordering, shipping, receiving, retrieving & documenting pharmacy inventory activities. Sterile & Hazardous Compounding activities may include: Compounding, packaging & labeling of sterile and non-sterile products in accordance of USP & protocol requirements; Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations. Accurately prepares investigational sterile admixtures for adults using proper aseptic technique. Safely handles all hazardous medications, including chemotherapy. Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Education High School Diploma or equivalent Experience 4 years of experience as a pharmacy technician, and 2 years in a specialized area Licenses and Certifications

• TSBP) REG PHARMACY TECNICIAN Registration with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) as a Registered Technician or
• PHARM INT) PHARMACY INTERN Registration with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) as a Pharmacist intern and

STERILE COMPOUNDING (IV) CERT Sterile compounding (IV) certification accredited by ACPE required in Sterile & Hazardous Compounding and Investigational Drug Services only and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required Preferred Licenses and Certifications (PTCB) CERT COMPND STERILE PREP TECHN National certification

JOB DUTIES

Advanced Pharmacy Technician (APT) basic responsibilities may include: Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance improvement objectives and environmental/infection control standards. Coordinates daily workflow in assigned area and provides leadership to other technicians. Makes good decisions, accepts responsibilities and maintains competency in multiple areas. Is a knowledge and training resource for specific areas of responsibility and routinely works to improve these areas. Provides prompt and courteous service by receiving incoming calls (patients, nurses, physicians, etc.) and prioritizing based on urgency or nature of requests (triage). Participate in teaching activities, including but not limited to, precept Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacists, and other healthcare practitioners. Actively enhances personal growth and development by participating in educational programs, in-services and meetings. Actively participates in new employee orientation and training. Treats co-workers and organizational/departmental property and resources with respect by maintaining a clean, orderly and appropriately stocked work environment. Audits and signs out all controlled substances in accordance with state/federal guidelines and organizational policies. Identifies and corrects discrepancies and reports unusual usage patterns/trends. Completes medication area inspections in a thorough and timely manner. Removes and documents expired medicati