Pharmacy Technician- Oncology

This position requires a certified highly specialized technician who performs a variety of complex skills and functions in the preparation of hazardous and non-hazardous sterile medications. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Oncology Pharmacy Technician provides high quality patient centered care utilizing technician knowledge to ensure safe effective and efficient medication therapy. Major Duties include but are not limited to the following: Oncology Technical Duties: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of sterile product preparation and shortage. Able to work independently to compound complex hazardous as well as other high-risk medications. Communicates on a regular basis with the oncology pharmacists and at times nurses in the clinic to reduce medication waste. Assists with training pharmacy staff and students with aseptic technique, dispensing all hazardous and non-hazardous sterile products. Actively orients new staff, students, and nurses in pharmacy compounding practices. Independently selects the proper additive and diluent solution to prepare a final product as ordered. Incorporates understanding of mathematical calculations required to add the correct volume of medication. Has oncology pharmacy complete check of prepared sterile product prior to patient infusion for accuracy. Maintains current knowledge of USP 797/800 and ensures compliance with all VA policies and procedures, Joint Commission that relate to sterile medication preparation. Maintains national technician license in good standing and completing all required continuing education for renewal. Maintain the compounding sterile area equipment are cleaned and maintained in good operation. Records refrigerator temperatures, humidity, air pressures and temperature daily. Ensures required cleaning of each sterile area is completed on a daily/ monthly basis as required by VA policy and procedure. Maintain inventory and rotation of all stocked items in the oncology pharmacy on a monthly basis to ensure decrease waste (cost containment) General Duties: Continuously exhibits initiative and resourcefulness when managing daily workload. Consistently works in an organized and efficient manner to meet deadlines and changing priorities. Problem solves and provides logistical recommendations to the oncology pharmacist. Assists with identification, development, implementation of new programs and processes for better patient care. Carries out other duties as assigned on an as needed basis. Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:00am to 3:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 09692F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Preferred Experience: At least one year of Oncology tech experience Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. .Basic Requiremen

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