Summary of Duties

Pay Range: $24.46 to $34.48

Position Summary –

The Hazardous Drug/Chemo Pharmacy Technician assists the Oncology Infusion Pharmacist with preparation of sterile IV medications which are in majority high risk hazardous drugs, and antibiotics. Admixture is to be done in a USP <797> compliant clean room and following USP <800> standards for handling hazardous medication. This position performs distribution of medications according to established procedure, maintains adequate inventory levels and performs operational duties in a scheduled area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – 

Performed majority of the time:

· Works in a team with the Oncology Pharmacist to provide excellent care to patients.

· Orders, receives and stores Hazardous Drugs properly.

· Prepares and maintains adequate stock of IV room bulk medication.

· Prepares sterile medications safely and accurately in both laminar flow hoods and Bio Safety Cabinets (chemo hoods).

· Prepares sterile chemo therapy IV infusion and medications safely and accurately in Biological Safety Cabinet.

· Follows procedure to clean the Biological Safety Cabinet and the Hazardous Drug Room per USP <797> and USP <800> regulations.

· Obtains pharmacist verification for work completed for direct patient use.

· Able to calculate verification, preparation, priming, and programming of a CADD Cassette containing a hazardous drug.

· Proficient in math calculations to computed dose and volume of additives.

· Proficiently uses the Closed System Transfer Device system (CSTD).

· Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

· Prepares and calls in drug orders in the absence of the Pharmacy Technician – Buyer.

· Manages stock replacement and ordering for the infusion center needs.

· Maintains compliance with pharmacy policy and procedure manual.

· Answers telephone and conveys information in an accurate, timely manner identifying self as technician staff.

· Attends to customers at front window.

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:

· Works with other pharmacy technicians as needed to take care of patients.

Decision making and budget responsibilities (e.g. impact limited to the employee, entire unit or organization-wide):

· Impact limited to the employee.

· No budget responsibility.

Assigned direct reports (not limited to the ones listed). If not applicable, please enter N/A:

· N/A

Hiring Competencies

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

Required

· N/A

Preferred

· Graduate from an accredited technician training program strongly preferred.

Experience:

Required

· One (1) year of IV admixture experience

Preferred

· Acute care hospital experience.

· Experience working with pharmaceutical data for reporting purposes and to support clinical pharmacy program.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

Required

· Licensed Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPT) within the State of Oregon.

Preferred

· Current National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or ExCPT).

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

Required

· Uses effective communication skills taking into consideration professionalism, listening, body language, and respect for customers’ diverse ethnic and/or cultural backgrounds.

· Must have the ability to read, write and speak fluent English.

· Demonstrates excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

· PC, pharmacy computer and keyboarding skills.

· Excellent customer service and phone skills.

· Presents a professional appearance and interpersonal skills that makes a good first impression.

· Ability to multitask and work in an environment with frequent interruptions.

· Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique.

· Understand and follows the hazardous drug disposal process.

· Demonstrates ability to review and collate data.

· Take responsibility for communicating timely patient information to pharmacists as needed.

· Demonstrates confidentiality according to PHI regarding patient and co-worker information.

· Supports the Mission of the organization.

· Manages time for orderly completion of additional duties.

· Recognizes the different medication (IV/IM) mixing parameters for neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

· Functions as a cooperative, flexible team member in a positive manner.

· Provides suggestions and opinions related to the pharmacy department in an open and constructive manner.

Preferred

· Bilingual skills a plus.

Additional Posting Information

Hillsboro Medical Center believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, working conditions, training, and compensation will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, family relationship, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.