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Nevada State Job Bank Pharmacy Technician Oncology-Reno in Reno, Nevada
POSITION:Pharmacy Technician Oncology
REQ #: 181830
SCHEDULE: Full Time;10 hr shifts
LOCATION: Reno, NV
SALARY: Will discuss with applicant. Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and their knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal equity.
Sign On Bonus: $2,000
TO APPLY:
Direct Link - https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/renownhealth/#/job/53623
Careers Page - https://www.renown.org/Careers/
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SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for providing timely preparation and distribution of medications and IV solutions to include chemotherapeutic and bio therapeutic agents within the hospital in conjunction with established guidelines, policies and procedures, and statutory requirements.
MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Prefer high School Diploma, (or equivalent), proficient math skills. Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds.
Experience: Specialized training is encouraged, and can be enhanced by completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician training program or 1 year prior experience in a hospital or community pharmacy. Two (2) years of sterile compounding experience preferred, sterile chemotherapy preparation preferred. Knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations. Knowledge of proper handling of hazardous drugs.
License(s): Licensed by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy.
Certification(s): Requires completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician training program or have national certification (CPhT, CSPT) or able to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Computer / Typing: Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Typing: 30 wpm.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, performs functions pertaining to the dispensing of chemotherapy, bio therapy, hazardous and other medications. This technician shall be proficient in sterile products preparation, proficient and able to perform practices dictated by the USP 797/800 guidelines. Provides coverage in areas of need in the pharmacy operation.
The incumbent is expected to provide optimal patient care by recognizing differences in drug therapy (i.e drug, dose and frequency) in pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Intra-departmental activities, such as inventory ordering and billing procedures, can be done without the direct supervision of the pharmacist. Under the direction of Pharmacy Management and the pharmacist this position will maintain adequate supply and utilize cost-containment practices. Incumbent is challenged to assist the pharmacist in the timely and accurate distribution of medications. Questions involving medication use or therapeutics must be referred to the pharmacist and good judgment is required when other types of information is provided by the technician.
Appropriately operates and maintains specialized pharmacy equipment. Charts all scheduled maintenance designed to ensure sterility according to protocol. Performs daily, weekly, monthly and terminal cleaning of IV admixture spaces.
The incumbent is challenged to as ist in the training of new technicians.
The incumbent will be required to work varying shifts and days to