Pharmacy Technician Oncology

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring for a Pharmacy Technician Oncology. This is a Full-Time Day position.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent,
• At least three years of prior experience as a Pharmacy Technician and possess a Pharmacy Technician certification CPhT
• Must pass recertification of skills within the six 6 month probationary period of employment and attain and CSPT through PTCB after first year of employment,
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills,
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and have a generalized knowl

Preferred:

• A minimum of one 1 year as a CPhT with oncology related experience including completion of chemotherapy certification course and USP 797 and 800 certification preferred,

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Must pass recertification of skills within the six 6 month probationary period of employment and attain and CSPT through PTCB after first year of employment,

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• 40 hours/week
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Using aseptic technique consistent with USP 797 and USP 800 and NJAC 13:39-11 while following institutional and NIOSH guidelines, accurately and safely prepares chemotherapy as assigned.
• Requires completion of formal certification program that covers policy, procedures, technique, and law.
• Maintains the integrity of biologic safety cabinets by using proper techniques, daily cleaning, and maintaining certification.
• Maintains the integrity of laminar airflow hoods by using proper techniques, daily cleaning, and maintaining certification.
• Prepares and labels extemporaneously compounded non-sterile pharmaceuticals including the counting and auditing oral chemotherapy.
• Documents and confirms documentation of patients adherence to oral chemotherapy clinical trials through pill counts.
• Performs tasks necessary to ensure that the inventory is available on the day of treatment.

• Using computer generated reports, maintains adequate inventory levels in pharmacy or assigned infusion areas: including commercially available chemotherapeutic medications, investigational agents and controlled substances.
• Screens FDA and ASHP databases for recalls and shortages.
• Processes medication orders for preparation.
• Performs safety checks of all dose calculations including dose, concentration, rate of infusion, duration of stability and reconciles differences with Pharmacists prior to compounding.
• Performs billing functions, including coding, data entry and audits, as assigned.
• Maintains pharmacy and electronic medical records EMR profiles as assigned including documentation of lot, expiration dates and waste for billing purposes.
• Performs daily audits to ensure proper documentation of medications dispensed and billed.
• Uses audit to query Pharmacists and Nurses to confirm documentation on Medication Administration Records to justify billing or generate a corrective action plan.
• Performs recordkeeping related to the receipt and distribution of controlled substances per institutional policy.
• Answers questions and other inquiries from medical and non-medical staff including physicians, nurses and medical technicians and directs questions, when appropriate, to the Pharmacist.
• Assists with orientation and training of new staff.
• Understands and adheres to Institutional compliance standards as they appear in RWJBH s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Understands, demonstrates, and models the RWJBH and Rutgers Cancer Institute core values.
• Acts as a role model for corporate integrity, customer service and improved quality.
• Performs other pharmacy department related duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer