Job Responsibilities:

• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures, performance improvement objectives and environmental/infection control standards. Develops and implements processes to comply with the HFAP (Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program) and regulatory requirements.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements with the goal to provide prompt, safe and efficient patient care.
• Actively enhances personal growth and development by participating in educational programs, in-services, and meetings. Assists with new employee orientation, training, and evaluations.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:
  • Accurately prepares IV products in an efficient and sterile manner in accordance with all USP, ASHP and NIOSH guidelines;
  • Maintains order and cleanliness in the IV compounding area;
  • Ordering and stocking of medications; or
  • Maintaining adequate supplies and medications needed for the infusion center.
• Maintains a positive attitude, respects diversity, and works well with others.
• Completes > 600 hours of sterile compounding yearly.
• Adheres to safety requirements in the handling and preparation of chemotherapy and other hazardous agents. Pharmacy Technician also must maintain competencies to compound any intravenous medications (i.e. immunotherapy, chemotherapy).
• Assist and collaborate with pharmacy leadership and clinic team on developing and implementing new processes or improvements.
• Understands 340B operations and practices medication distribution in compliance with standards.
• Adheres to investigational medication procedures such as documentation, dispensing, and drug inventory.
• Inventory of high dollar/high risk medications:
  • Minimizes drug waste through dose rounding
  • Minimizes expired drug by keeping updated inventory and sending back nearly expired products
  • Utilizing beacon reports to assist with inventory
  • Drug shortage management
  • Coordination of REMs compliance on selected medications with assistance from pharmacist

Job Requirements:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

  Current pharmacy technician certification with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy

  Maintenance of continuing education as required by law

  Hazardous Drug Compounding Certification (obtain within 1 year of hire)

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of two years of experience in an inpatient or infusion pharmacy setting
• Prior experience in an oncology practice setting preferred
• Experience in Epic/Beacon
• Drug inventory management preferred
• • Computer literacy
  • English proficiency
  • Ability to work independently and supervise others
  • Effective communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
  • Organizational ability with attention to detail
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to work in high-pressure situations
  • Ability to work well on a team
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to pass area-specific competencies
  • Knowledge of Epic Electronic Health Record System
  • Knowledge of daily infusion center operations pertaining to compounding and dispensing medications
  • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment
  • Skill in interpreting and calculating medication doses
  • Skill/competency in preparing and compounding IV products accurately.
  • Proficiency in:
    • OSHA, and ASHP guidelines for handling hazardous drugs
    • USP 800
    • Handling hazardous drugs throughout transport, receiving, and dispensing
    • Controls for hazardous compounding, including engineering functions, proper use of personal protective equipment, and proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment
    • Sterile compounding (obtain 600 hours within 1 year of hire)

   

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.