Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Troy

• Kettering Health Troy, formerly Troy Hospital, a three-story, nearly 150,000-square-foot hospital using the latest technology and offering several outpatient services.
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department in 2020.
• Services include cardiac testing, emergency, intensive care, lab, imaging, surgery and a medical office building for physician practices.
• 28 bed facility.

Department Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Specialty Infusion Pharmacy Technician collaborates with the Specialty Infusion Pharmacists and nursing staff who participate in the management of the patients receiving care at Southview Infusion Center. The pharmacy technician is responsible for assisting with the coordination and delivery of pharmacy services in compliance with all applicable policies, regulatory agency requirements, state and federal laws and participating in the quality improvement process to ensure safe, effective and efficient delivery of quality care.

Responsibilities & Requirements

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE SPECIALTY INFUSION PHARMACY TECHNICIAN:

• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures, performance improvement objectives and environmental/infection control standards. Develops and implement processes to comply with the HFAP (Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program) and regulatory requirements.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements with the goal to provide prompt, safe and efficient patient care.
• Actively enhances personal growth and development by participating in educational programs, in-services, and meetings. Assists with new employee orientation, training, and evaluations.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:
  • Accurately prepares IV products in and efficient manner in accordance with all USP, ASHP and NIOSH guidelines and aseptic technique;
  • Assists with obtaining Prior Authorization for medications as required by the patient’s insurance;
  • Maintains/distributes orders in the Southview Infusion Center work queues in Epic and Onbase;
  • Maintains order and cleanliness in the IV compounding area;
  • Ordering and stocking of medications; or
  • Maintaining adequate supplies and medications needed for the infusion center.
• Maintains a positive attitude, respects diversity, and works well with others.
• Completes > 600 hours of sterile compounding yearly
• Adheres to safety requirements in the handling and preparation of chemotherapy and other hazardous agents. Pharmacy Technician also must maintain competencies to compound any intravenous medications (i.e., immunotherapy, chemotherapy)
• Assist and collaborate with pharmacy leadership and clinic team on developing and implementing new processes or improvements.
• Assist and collaborate with pharmacy leadership on maintaining technician schedule.
• Assist and collaborate with pharmacy leadership with onboarding and training of new techinians
• Understands 340B operations and practices medication distribution in compliance with standards.
• Inventory of high dollar/high risk medications:
  • Minimizes drug waste through dose rounding
  • Minimizes expired drug by keeping updated inventory and sending back nearly expired products
  • Utilizing beacon reports to assist with inventory 
  • Drug shortage management 
  • Coordination of REMs compliance on selected medications with assistance from pharmacist

Preferred Qualifications

SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Computer literacy
• English proficiency
• Ability to work independently as well as supervise others
• Effective communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Organizational ability with attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work well on a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to pass area-specific competencies.
• Knowledge of Epic Electronic Health Record System
• Knowledge of daily infusion center operations pertaining to compounding and dispensing medications
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment
• Skill in interpreting and calculating medication doses
• Skill/competency in preparing and compounding IV products accurately
• Proficiency in:
  • OSHA, and ASHP guidelines for handling hazardous drugs
  • USP 800 
  • Handling hazardous drugs throughout transport, receiving, and dispensing
  • Controls for hazardous compounding, including engineering functions, proper use of personal protective equipment, and proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment
  • Sterile compounding (obtain 600 hours within 1 year of hire) 

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Current pharmacy technician certification with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy

Maintenance of continuing education as required by law

Hazardous Drug Compounding Certification (obtain within 1 year of hire) 

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two years of experience in an inpatient or infusion pharmacy setting
• Prior experience in an oncology practice setting preferred
• Experience in Epic/Beacon
• Drug Inventory management preferred

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Minimizes drug waste
• Dispenses medications according to accepted standards of practice and evidence