Pharmacy Technician I PRN - Cancer Institute Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician I PRN - Cancer Institute Pharmacy
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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
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 $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
PTSL Cancer Institute OP Technicians
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Summary of Job Duties:
Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist the PRN Technician in the Cancer Institute Pharmacy will assist and support the pharmacist in the daytoday dispensing operations. The PRN Technician will be responsible for compounding sterile preparations including chemotherapy infusions. They will utilize technology when necessary and appropriate such as the electronic medical record and IV workflow software. They will help ensure compliance with USP <797> and <800> required cleaning deactivation decontamination and disinfection as defined by departmental policy and procedures. They will perform daily and monthly cleaning tasks for the cleanroom suites on a rotating basis or as assigned. The PRN Technician will prioritize work based on immediate need and rapidly changing workload. They will work as a team member to perform daytoday work efficiently and accurately along with any additional tasks or projects to help achieve departmental goals.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma/GED; Pharmacy technician license from the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy.
Preferred Qualifications:
One 1 year of work experience
Relevant pharmacy technician experience (i.e. previous sterile compounding experience hazardous drug handling etc.
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 nonhazardous medications
Performs basic pharmaceutical calculations
Assembles products for the preparation of parenteral medication
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 all rooms 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>
Restocks assigned areas daily or as needed
Rotates medications appropriately so that packages with the earliest expiration dates are used first
Removes expired 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
Maintains order and cleanliness of all drug storage areas in the pharmacy
Assists in training other staff
Accepts responsibility for the work area
Participates in educating & training students and new employees
Keeps visiting and other nonwork 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 the UAMS Code of Conduct
Protect confidential information
Works effectively with all employees colleagues patients and guests as a team
Adheres to the institutional and departmental dress code
Maintains professional behavior and mutual respect toward all employees colleagues patients and guests
Other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
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Optional Documents:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to preemployment 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 nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling Grasping Hearing Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Reaching Repetitive Motion Sharps Sitting Standing Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crawling Crouching Kneeling Pulling Pushing Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
NoRequired Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
