Pharmacy Technician- Oncology IP Pharmacy / Full-Time

Description

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POSITION SUMMARY : Assists the inpatient pharmacy department staff in accomplishing the goals of efficiently dispensing medications through preparation of bulk and batch sterile products ( IV solutions); providing drugs and supplies to nursing stations and all associated functions that are entailed in that process, and producing accurate patient charges.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION :   High School diploma or equivalent is required.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES :   Must maintain current registration with the NM Board of Pharmacy

SKILLS :

• Effective verbal and interpersonal skills are required
• Basic computer skills are required
• Familiarity with medical terminology, basic math and reading comprehension skills are preferred.

EXPERIENCE :   Hospital experience is preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION :

ENVIRONMENT :

Occasional exposure in daily duties.  Little expected risk, but may be exposed unexpectedly to potential infectious materials.  Exposure may be superficial and limited to a small amount of fluid.  Close quarters in a busy environment.  Low risk for infectious disease.  Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, allergenic drug products and needle sticks.Moderate exposure to video display terminals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to move throughout the hospital at a rapid pace for the entire shift.  Hearing must be sufficient to answer telephones and eyesight must be sufficient to read requisitions.  Hand-eye coordination must be sufficient to perform aseptic technique. xklufbp   Must be able to raise a moderate load (less than 50 lbs.) using sound body mechanics alone or with assistance.