Technician-Pharmacy III-Oncology - TC BCC Union City

Summary

Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care services, while considering patient specific factors. This could be through the prioritization and processing of medication orders, the preparing of medications for dispensing, distribution and stocking of patient care locations for subsequent drug administration.

Responsibilities

• Participates the Medication-Use Process: Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of hazardous medication safely and accurately.
• Consistently works in a hazardous drug environment so if competent in USP 800 regarding preparation of product and maintenance of the pharmacy space.
• Mixes chemotherapy and other drugs as ordered by physician using appropriate aseptic technique and following company policies and procedures as well as state/federal regulations.
• Involved in processing and preparing hazardous sterile products for dispensing.
• Participates in inventory management of hazardous drugs
• Performs data collections, assembly and interpretation for limited quality programs.
• May use and maintain automation/equipment.
• Provides education/training as appropriate
• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Preferred: Advance degree in related field

Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Preferred: Experience with Microsoft suite applications, automated pharmacy equipment. One year hospital experience.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum: CPHT. State Board of Pharmacy registration required in the state where work is performed, in accordance to the states rules and regulations

Special Skills

Minimum: Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, communication skills.

Training

Preferred: Technician training program/academy.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 13779 - Technician-Pharmacy III-Oncology
Facility: BMG - Baptist Cancer Center Foundation
Department: TC BCC Union City
Category: Pharmacy Services
Type: Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Union City