Pharmacy Tech Oncology

General Summary of Position

The Inpatient Pharmacy team at MedStar Franklin Square is currently hiring for a PRN Oncology Pharmacy Technician to work on Day, Evening and Weekend shifts.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately prepares all medications in the most ready to administer form (including hazardous medications and sterile products) using proper techniques calculations and appropriate precautions.
• Labels and packages medications according to policy applicable laws and regulations and standards of practice to ensure safe accurate administration.
• Maintains documentation for all repackaged medications as required by departmental policy.
• Stores controlled substances in such a manner to prevent diversion in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Accounts for all unused expired or returned medications according to law. Utilizes automation where applicable.
• Transports medication to patient care units placing in the designated delivery locations within established departmental standards for turnaround times.
• Assists pharmacists in obtaining patient specific information as appropriate for safe medication management. Under direct supervision participates in the exchange of information with appropriate healthcare professionals and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician training program preferred

Experience

• 6 months related pharmacy technician experience required
• Hospital environment experience; experience in hospital or infusion setting with hazardous/chemotherapy compounding preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification required within 90 Days of employment