Oncology Pharmacy Technician

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Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

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Department:

Job Description Summary:

Position Responsibilities

• Performs daily cart exchanges.
• Addresses pharmacy telephones/window communication responding to inquires or request( note: phone etiquette) in a timely manner.
• Timely processes nursing messages from Epic in-basket.
• Process manual pick items as needed.
• Accurately and timely handles (i.e. dispense tracking ), transport/deliver medications and supplies to appropriate areas (Hourly Rounds and as requested).
• Prepare automated dispensing cabinets restock batch for delivery.
• Reports out of stock to Pharmacist and or Buyer.
• Restock/ Pick up / delivery of crash cart trays as per policy.
• Follows Lunch and Dinner coverage schedules as posted.
• Dispense and return Narcotics from Controlled Substance Manager (CSM Vault).
• Accurately process medication returns and restocking to medication storage areas.
• Performs basic billing functions.
• Accurately packages and prepares medications for dispensing as assigned
• Accurately prepares cart fills in a timely manner as assigned.
• Complies with ongoing process to monitor outdates/ shortages and rotates stock as per policy.
• Consistently follows Hospital Time and Attendance Policy.
• Other Duties as assigned by Pharmacist/Leadership.
• Accurately follows proper procedures for storage segregation of TPN’s, neonatal TPN’s ,and Neonatal solutions and IV lipids.
• Accurately prepares pediatric medications as assigned.
• Provides direction and training to other staff assigned.
• Assist in supervision of technicians to ensure policies and procedures and regulatory requirements are uniformly and consistently followed.
• Performs and monitors compliance for quality control and performance improvements functions as assigned.
• Accurately and timely complete charge reconciliation.
• Assist in the education of new pharmacy ADC users and serve as a resource for pharmacy and nursing staff for problems and/or questions.
• Assist with drug ordering and inventory management as assigned.
• Control Substance Manager (CSM) vault Expiration Audits and works with purchaser and Director of Pharmacy to address discrepancies.
• Controlled substance Audits- assist in conducting control substance audits, reviewing diversion monitoring reports, Investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with Optimization of automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs).
• Accurately collects and documents medication history.
• Performs Monthly patient care area inspections, documents and reports findings back to leadership.
• Serves as an expert with equipment and technology. Problem solves technical issues as they arise.
• Utilizes aseptic technique in preparation of Parental compounding, Neonatal, IV Admixtures.
• Accurately records and logs compounded item in Dispense Preparation workflow.
• Compliant with USP 797 daily/monthly/annual requirements (i.e. Cleaning laminar airflow cabinets and biological safety cabinets, wearing personal protective equipment, certifications etc.,) as assigned.
• Assist in documenting waste generated by advanced preparations, compounding and repackaging - CNR, and medication returns.
• Completes daily/weekly/monthly Simplifi documentation of temperature, pressure and humidity.
• Completes daily/weekly/monthly cleaning and disinfecting of assigned areas as per USP 797 standards and documents upon completion of task.
• Ensures proper receiving, labeling, handling, storage, packaging, shipping and transporting of compounding sterile product - CSP.
• Understands certifications and recertification's of sterile compounding areas and the importance of microbial air and surface monitoring program.
• Complies with beyond used dates and stability requirements.
• Understands Out of Specification Events impacting sterile compounding areas, environmental controls and systems.
• Completes initial and every 6 months fingertip sampling and aseptic manipulation testing.
• Accurately documents dispense prep in epic system when compounding sterile preparations.
• Follows guidelines and hospital policy on introducing items into the sterile compounding area.
• Consistently follows personal hygiene and garbing requirements.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification

  • Active Pharmacy Technician Registration/License in the State of Florida required. National certification (CPhT) preferred.

• Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience

  • Minimum at least one year hospital experience required or proof of completed USP 797 training program and competent to perform IV room/USP 797 tasks independently.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements:

Certification: