Oncology Pharmacy Float Technician

Job Summary

Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care services, while considering patient specific factors, through the prioritization and processing of medication orders, the preparing of medications for dispensing, distribution and stocking of patient care locations for subsequent drug administration. Performs data collections, assembly and interpretation for limited quality programs. Performs other duties as assigned

Job Responsibilities

•    Practices the Medication-Use Process: Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.
•    Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
•    Participates in inventory management.
•    Uses and maintains automation/equipment.
•    Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
•    Provides education/training.
•    Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.
•    Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.
•    Provides Technician Coverage across entire Baptist Cancer Center
•    Completes assigned goals.

Minimum Required Experience

Minimum of one year experience in setting involving sterile chemotherapy medication preparation.

Preferred/Desired Experience

Experience with Microsoft suite applications, automated pharmacy equipment. One year hospital experience.

Minimum Required Education

Skills in communicating clearly and effective use of standard English in written, oral and verbal format. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired Training

Technician training program/academy.

Minimum Required Special Skills

Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, communication skills.

Minimum Required Licensure

CPHT and Registered Pharmacy Technician in AR, MS, and TN