Oncology Pharmacy Technician I- Shannon Cancer Center Pharmacy at Shannon Health

Job Summary

Assists the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications to patients. Performs designated technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations.

Performs functions of pharmacy technician under supervision of pharmacist.

Coordinates and handles the pharmacy supply ordering, inventory control, accurate billing, and charge capture specific to oncology patient care services.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
• Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
• Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
• May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
• May have to handle emergency situations.
• May be subject to irregular hours.
• May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
• May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
• Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
• Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
  • Sitting- Frequently
  • Walking- Occasionally
  • Standing- Frequently
  • Bending-Occasionally
  • Squatting - Occasionally
  • Climbing-Occasionally
  • Kneeling-Occasionally
  • Twisting-Occasionally

Visual and Hearing Requirements

• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

Working Conditions

Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. This role may include working in less-than-ideal home conditions, which can include exposure to extreme temperatures and environments that may not meet typical cleanliness standards such as clutter, unkept surfaces, and homes with pets. Works in various conditions.

Performance: Essential Functions

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.

Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.

Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.

Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.

Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.

Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.

Responsibilities
Supervises the Following Positions

Positions: N/A

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Navigation through physician orders, processing nursing requests: Demonstrates accurate knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows through with phone calls and sees tasks to completion.
• Able to accurately document chemotherapy waste in the patient's medical record according to department work procedures.
• Assists pharmacists and other personnel with IV therapy information such as compatibility, stability, and storage requirements specific to IV chemotherapy/cytotoxic medications
• Preparation of IV Sterile Products Using the Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC)
• Prepares chemotherapy immunotherapies, methacholine, preparations, and other products prepared in the BSC.
• Responsible for keeping BSC clean and orderly along with maintaining Chemotherapy room clean and orderly per cleaning procedures in accordance with USP 797/ 800 standards and documents accordingly.
• Customer Focus- Personally demonstrates that external (or internal) customers are a high priority. Identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer.
• Work Ethic- Is keenly aware of the time frame in which tasks or projects need to be done. Accepts and mirrors the level of urgency conveyed by the Director of Pharmacy or customer being served. Puts first priority on the needs of the organization or the needs of its customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Preferred
  
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Experience:

• Preferred
  
  • Two years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  
  • Certified Pharmacy Tech/CPT
  • Registered Pharmacy Tech
  • Valid Texas Driver's License
  • IV Certification OR Hazardous Drug Sterile Compounding Training