Pharmacy Technician III Part-time - Cancer Institute Pharmacy

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED;

• Arkansas Pharmacy Technician Registration/License

• PTCB National Technician Certification

• Three (3) years of relevant pharmacy technician experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized certificate or certification (i.e., immunization certification, PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician, ASHP Sterile Compounding Certificate, 340B Certification, etc.)

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Proves competency in sterile compounding by successful completion of sterile product validation and gloved fingertip testing according to policy and procedure

• Assists with sterile compounding under the direction of the pharmacists, including hazardous medications (i.e. chemotherapy) and non-hazardous medications

• Performs basic pharmaceutical calculations.

• Assembles products for the preparation of parenteral medication

• Properly performs barcode scanning in the appropriate software to verify that the correct components were used to prepare sterile products

• Reconstitutes, measures, and adds medications to a parenteral fluid under the supervision of and final check by a pharmacist

• Accurately documents waste in the appropriate place in the electronic medical record to ensure billing compliance

• Under the supervision and checking of a pharmacist, prepares batches of commonly used IV medications for future patient use

• Troubleshoots and corrects drug delivery and equipment issues as needed

• Knows how to use all equipment necessary in the compounding process, including syringes, needles, tubing, IV bags, laminar airflow hoods, biological safety cabinets, elastomeric pumps, infusion cassettes, etc.

• Promotes a safe working environment

• Complies with all departmental and institutional policies and procedures

• Understands and follows USP 797 and 800, as well as all other applicable standards, regulations, and policies related to sterile compounding and hazardous drug handling

• Maintains proper cleanliness and disinfection of all rooms, equipment, work surfaces, hoods and storage carts and bins in the cleanroom suites by completing daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks as assigned and per policy

• Deactivates/decontaminates hazardous drug residues with appropriate agents as defined by policy, and as required by USP 800

• Documents all cleaning activities appropriately in electronic software

• Documents temperatures for rooms, refrigerators and freezers

• Documents daily pressure differentials for all rooms in the cleanroom suites

• Calibrates Repeater pumps when appropriate, and documents appropriately

• Performs and documents monthly inspection of assigned medication storage area

• Promptly reports to supervisor or other appropriate individual if there are any deficiencies or problems with any equipment, facilities, or drug distribution

• Restocks assigned areas daily or as needed

• Rotates medications appropriately so that packages with the earliest expiration dates are used first

• Removes expired drugs from assigned areas monthly

• Maintains appropriate par levels of medications (when applicable)

• Assists with receiving, unpacking, and/or putting away deliveries and shipments of medications and supplies

• Maintains order and cleanliness of all drug storage areas in the pharmacy

• Orders medications from wholesalers and electronically approves wholesaler invoices

• Places orders for supplies through Workday

• Assists the Buyer with other tasks such as preparing floor stock orders for clinics, reconciling loan/borrow sheets, filing invoices, and maintaining spreadsheets and other documents related to purchasing and procuring inventory

• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.