Sr. Pharmacy Technician, FT
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What you'll do
- Aseptic Compounding : Competently prepares sterile IV preparations such as Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), IV drips, and chemotherapy in compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 guidelines, ensuring patient safety and quality standards are met.
- Medication Distribution : Procures and distributes medication orders based on physician or pharmacist requests, adhering to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Inventory Management : Assists in maintaining adequate stock levels of medications and supplies, utilizing pharmacy inventory systems and following established inventory control procedures.
- Automated Dispensing Machines Management : Supports the management of automated dispensing machines, ensuring proper functioning, quality control, and compliance with regulatory measures.
- Pharmacy Workflow Support : Assists in streamlining pharmacy workflow by directing phone calls to appropriate staff members and delivering patient-specific medications to various departments within the facility.
- Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance : Participates in departmental and hospital quality assurance programs, with a focus on patient safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monthly Unit Inspections : Assists in conducting regulatory-required monthly inspections of units throughout the hospital that stock medications, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Effective Departmental Operation : Contributes to the effective operation of the pharmacy department by performing assigned tasks efficiently and maintaining a cooperative attitude within the team.
- Maintaining Competencies : Keeps up-to-date with competencies required for the current job title/position, ensuring continued proficiency in performing duties effectively.
What they're looking for
- High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED certification)
- Current Georgia Pharmacy Technician License
- National Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) status obtained within 1 year of employment (if lapses during employment then employee has 1 year to reinstate)
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About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
The successful candidate:
Must be able to work FT Monday-Friday, 10:00a-6:30p.
Aseptic Compounding: Competently prepares sterile IV preparations such as Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), IV drips, and chemotherapy in compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 guidelines, ensuring patient safety and quality standards are met.
Medication Distribution: Procures and distributes medication orders based on physician or pharmacist requests, adhering to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Inventory Management: Assists in maintaining adequate stock levels of medications and supplies, utilizing pharmacy inventory systems and following established inventory control procedures.
Automated Dispensing Machines Management: Supports the management of automated dispensing machines, ensuring proper functioning, quality control, and compliance with regulatory measures.
Pharmacy Workflow Support: Assists in streamlining pharmacy workflow by directing phone calls to appropriate staff members and delivering patient-specific medications to various departments within the facility.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance: Participates in departmental and hospital quality assurance programs, with a focus on patient safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Monthly Unit Inspections: Assists in conducting regulatory-required monthly inspections of units throughout the hospital that stock medications, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Effective Departmental Operation: Contributes to the effective operation of the pharmacy department by performing assigned tasks efficiently and maintaining a cooperative attitude within the team.
Maintaining Competencies: Keeps up-to-date with competencies required for the current job title/position, ensuring continued proficiency in performing duties effectively.
Overall, the pharmacy technician is a crucial support role within the pharmacy department, responsible for various tasks related to medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and regulatory compliance, all aimed at ensuring safe and efficient pharmacy operations within the hospital.
Qualifications
Your qualifications should include:
High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED certification)
Current Georgia Pharmacy Technician License
National Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) status obtained within 1 year of employment (if lapses during employment then employee has 1 year to reinstate)
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
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