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Type of Position:
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Shift Vary (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
Yes
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
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Department:
ICE | PTSL Cancer Institute OP
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician I/II/III in the Cancer Institute Pharmacy will assist and support the pharmacist in the day-to-day dispensing operations. The Pharmacy Technician I/II/III will be responsible for compounding sterile preparations, including chemotherapy infusions. They will utilize technology when necessary and appropriate, such as the electronic medical record. They will help ensure compliance with USP <797> and <800> required cleaning, deactivation, decontamination, and disinfection as defined by departmental policy and procedures.
The Pharmacy Technician I/II/III will assist the Pharmacy Buyer and management/administration with inventory maintenance. They will prioritize work based on immediate need and rapidly changing workload. The Pharmacy Technician I/II/III will work as a team member to perform day-to-day work efficiently and accurately, along with any additional tasks or projects to help achieve departmental goals.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Pharmacy technician license or eligible for licensure through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy required.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities
Proves competency in sterile compounding by successful completion of sterile product validation and gloved fingertip testing according to policy and procedure
Assists with sterile compounding under the direction of the pharmacists, including hazardous medications (i.e. chemotherapy) and non-hazardous medications
Performs basic pharmaceutical calculations
Assembles products for the preparation of parenteral medication
Properly performs barcode scanning (i.e. Dispense Prep) in the electronic medical record to verify that the correct components were used to prepare sterile products
Reconstitutes, measures, and adds medications to a parenteral fluid under the supervision of and final check by a pharmacist
Accurately documents waste in the appropriate place in the electronic medical record to ensure billing compliance
Under the supervision and checking of a pharmacist, prepares batches of commonly used IV medications for future patient use (i.e. ondansetron IVPB, drips for Cell Therapy Apheresis, etc.)
Troubleshoots and corrects drug delivery and equipment issues as needed
Knows how to use all equipment necessary in the compounding process, including syringes, needles, tubing, IV bags, laminar airflow hoods, biological safety cabinets, elastomeric pumps, infusion cassettes, etc.
Promotes a safe working environment
Complies with all departmental and institutional policies and procedures
Understands and follows USP <797> and <800>, as well as all other applicable standards, regulations, and policies related to sterile compounding and hazardous drug handling
Maintains proper cleanliness and disinfection of equipment, work surfaces, hoods and storage carts and bins in the cleanroom suites by completing daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks as assigned and per policy
Deactivates/decontaminates hazardous drug residues with appropriate agents as defined by policy, and as required by USP <800>
Documents all cleaning activities on the appropriate log sheets
Documents temperatures for rooms, refrigerators and freezers on appropriate logs sheets
Documents daily pressure differentials for all rooms in the cleanroom suites
Calibrates Repeater pumps when appropriate, and documents calibration on the appropriate log sheet
Promptly reports to supervisor or other appropriate individual if there are any deficiencies or problems with any equipment, facilities, or drug distribution
Assists the technicians with restocking as needed
Rotates medications appropriately so that packages with the earliest expiration dates are used first
Removes expired drugs as needed
Maintains appropriate par levels of medications (when applicable)
Assists with receiving, unpacking, and/or putting away deliveries and shipments of medications and supplies
Maintains order and cleanliness of all drug storage areas in the pharmacy
Accepts responsibility for work area
Keeps visiting and other non-work activities to a minimum while there is work to do
Displays initiative to learn new jobs and solve problems
Handles problems with professionalism
Adheres to UAMS Code of Conduct
Protect confidential information
Works effectively with all employees, colleagues, patients, and guests as a team
Adheres to institutional and departmental dress code
Maintains professional behavior and mutual respect toward all employees, colleagues, patients, and guests
Restocks assigned areas daily or as needed
Rotates medications appropriately so that packages with the earliest expiration dates are used first
Removes expired drugs from assigned areas monthly
Maintains appropriate par levels of medications (when applicable)
Assists with receiving, unpacking, and/or putting away deliveries and shipments of medications and supplies
In the absence of the Pharmacy Buyer, orders medications from wholesalers and electronically approves wholesaler invoices
Places orders for supplies through SAP
Maintains order and cleanliness of all drug storage areas in the pharmacy
Assists the Buyer with other tasks such as preparing floor stock orders for clinics, reconciling loan/borrow sheets, filing invoices, and maintaining spreadsheets and other documents related to purchasing and procuring inventory
Perform other duties as assigned
Constant Physical Activity:
Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically,
Frequent Physical Activity:
Stand, Talk, Walk, Bend, Sit, Crawl, Crouch, Kneel, Stoop or Reach Overhead
Occasional Physical Activity:
Lift/Carry Weight: 26 - 50 Lbs. or more
Push/Pull Weight: 26 - 50 Lbs. or more
Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility
Noise Level: Moderate
Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity
Near visual acuity
Hazards:
Biological, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Chemical, Sharp objects/tools
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Frequent Physical Activity:
Occasional Physical Activity:
Benefits Eligible:
Yes