Pharmacy Technician (Compound Sterile Products Hematology/Oncology)

The duties of this position are highly specialized, encompassing a variety of complex functions in the preparation of chemotherapeutic agents and hematological therapy in the sterile compounding suite and accompanying areas of the inpatient pharmacy section at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Most of the Pharmacy Technician duties will be performed in the intravenous (IV) cleanroom suite, setting up sterile products for dispensing, making appropriate record entries, reviewing IV administration records, and assisting inspectors and other staff during routine inquires and surveys. Expected to maintain a high degree of accurate productivity and performance while being extremely sensitive to specific contribution to total patient care. Knowledgeable with VA policy and regulatory requirements for handling and checking in shipments of drugs and supplies, as well as verifying accuracy of shipments, rotating stock and assures the proper storage of all items. Monitors physical inventory of stocked items while maintaining appropriate levels of stock. Advises procurement leadership as to ordering trends, shortages, and outdated medications. The duties and responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician include the following but not limited too: The incumbent must be fully competent in all general inpatient technician duties including processing, preparing, and filling of unit dose, sterile non-hazardous parental medications and solutions, maintenance of IV cleanroom and pharmacy satellites, operation of automated medication dispensing systems and general workflow of the inpatient pharmacy. Duties will be consistently performed independently with a high degree of technical judgement, as well as extensive comprehensive, thorough working knowledge of sterile preparation for both hazardous and non-hazardous medications. Performs essential role in preparation, compounding, dispensing, and distribution of sterile and nonsterile hazardous and non-hazardous medication within designated sterile compounding and non-sterile preparation areas. Performs accurate product identification, selection, labeling dosage calculation and compounding of agents by utilizing package literature, written procedural guidelines and application of specialized knowledge. Receives hazardous IV chemotherapy inventory stock according to National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines placing in proper storage areas, rotating stock on shelves, and removing/replacing outdated items. Technical working knowledge of equipment and supplies used in compounding sterile products including but not limited to admixing pumps, needles, syringes, and various compounding supplies etc. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) chapters <797>, <800>, and <795> to successfully complete assigned duties and maintain annual competencies required to compound hazardous and non-hazardous sterile preparations according to standards, EPA, NIOSH, VHA Directives, and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) regulations. Assist with editing service policy and procedures. Maintain a general knowledge of VA, DEA, and Joint Commission (JC) regulations. Work Schedule: To be Determined by Pharmacy Service Chief Telework: Not eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 60509-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacy Technician candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education or Experience: None required. For all grade levels and positions that accept both education and experience to qualify

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