Lead Pharmacy Technician - Infusion

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Pharmacy-Infusion

Full Time- Day Shift

• The Lead Technician in ambulatory oncology pharmacy will partner closely with the Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacy Coordinator to ensure compliance with USP 797/800 standards. They will be responsible for the development of SOP's and competencies for each element of the standards including aseptic technique, handling, PPE and environmental controls. They will work with the coordinator to ensure that all applicable staff maintain competencies and that the environmental controls remain within the specified standards. The lead will also work closely with the Inventory Management Technician to ensure that all inventory needs are managed appropriately. The lead will be responsible for ongoing assessment of clean room workflows and communication with the coordinator for continuing improvements. Lastly, the lead will assist in day to day staffing and operational issues.

Responsibilities:

• Develop SOP’s and competencies for USP 797/800 standards
  
  Ensure environmental controls are current in certifications and work with Coordinator to address in real time any failures
  
  Work with staff to ensure inventory is unpacked and put away in compliance with USP 797/800 standards
  
  Ensure accountability of technicians to maintain inventory that is in date
  
  Assume responsibility for training of new hires
  
  Partner with Coordinator to redeploy staff as needed for staffing gaps
  
  Serve as a liason with nursing partners as needed for compounding related delays or issues that may impact patient care

Credentials:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required.
• Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Preferred) Or 3 years Hospital or Ambulatory Experience

When applying to this position, upload your current CPhT certification

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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