Requisition ID: 48825

Location: Presence St Mary Chicago

Location Address:
2233 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 40
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Pharmacy Director, Manager, Supervisor and/or Pharmacists, the majority of the chemotherapy technician duties includes safe handling and direct preparation of IV and/or oral chemotherapy/hazardous medications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs sterile and non-sterile product preparation utilizing aseptic and hazardous drug compounding techniques following USP 797 / 800 compliance standards.

Prepares and labels extemporaneously compounded non-sterile pharmaceuticals including the counting and auditing of oral chemotherapy.

Performs required cleaning and maintenance of the all compounding areas, cleanroom, buffer area, ante room, and general pharmacy space to minimize particle counts and improve overall sanitation.

Provides support in maintaining hazardous drug 340B (if applicable) and non-340B inventory, billing information, patient profiles, and other department records as needed.

Maintains the integrity of biologic safety cabinets and/or laminar flow hoods by using proper techniques, daily cleaning, and maintaining certification.

Electronically or manually logs expiration dating, outdates, temperature and humidity per regulations.

Maintains accurate logs on all clinical trial protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs. Maintains proper control documentation of medications, including lot numbers and all other quality assurance activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or G.E.D. required

3 years of pharmacy experience in a hospital setting required

1 year of experience in chemo drug preparation preferred.

Computer Skills

Basic knowledge of computers and automated dispensing systems

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Illinois Pharmacy Technician License required.

Certificate by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required unless grandfathered. If not certified, may consider hiring with the stipulation that certification must be received within 2 years of licensure.

Business Unit: Presence St Mary Hosp SMEMC
Department Name: Pharmacy SMEMC