Pharmacy Tech Specialist - Oncology

SUMMARY

Responsibilities

• Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Under the supervision of an Oncology Pharmacist, the Oncology Technician Specialist:
• Ensures the sterile compounding environment and all equipment are cleaned and maintained under aseptic conditions and in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures.
• Performs hand hygiene and garbing practices in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures.
• Performs sterile compounding of medications in compliance with USP 797, USP 800, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations and Brown University Health policies and procedures.
• Performs non-sterile compounding in compliance with USP 795, USP 800, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations and Brown University Health policies and procedures.
• Completes accurate documentation of compounded medications per Brown University Health policies and procedures.
• Performs sterile and non-sterile compounding of investigational medications in compliance with specific investigational medication protocol.
• Performs computer activities necessary for compounding. Understands and appropriately follows requirements for product documentation and check processes. Completes accurate documentation of finished compounded medications per policy.
• Sets up, calibrates, and operates ancillary compounding equipment (i.e., pumps) appropriately.
• Delivers compounded medication ensuring proper storage location requirements are met based on stability needs of the product.
• Collaborates with pharmacy oncology and purchasing teams to procure oncology and infusion medications, and related supplies in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with pharmacy oncology team ensure oncology and other hazardous medications are segregated.
• Manages inventory including receiving, sorting, stocking, rotation of stock, expiration date checking, and disposal per policy.
• Tracks temperature monitoring and other environmental controls as applicable to oncology and infusion medication storage. Understands how to triage out of range controls.
• Transfers oncology and infusion medications to off-site satellite locations, as necessary.
• Performs recordkeeping and filing tasks, collates work volume statistics.
• Shares expertise by participating in the orientation and training of pharmacy technicians, student interns, and student externs.
• Exhibits proactive problem solving to help address issues impacting pharmacy oncology services.
• Performs all duties of other Pharmacy Technician job categories as may be required.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Work environment and physical requirements

Work may require extended periods of time spent standing and walking. Requires the visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer. May require occasional travel between affiliates and sites.

Independent action

Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.

Supervisory responsibility

None.

Pay Range

$25.42-$26.50

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: M-F variable 630a-530p, every other weekend, every other holiday, 1week/month on-call

Work Shift

Day

Driving Required

No

Union

International Brotherhood Teamsters