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Ochsner Health · 2 months ago

Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Chemotherapy

New Orleans - New Orleans Region - Louisiana

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Ochsner Health is committed to serving and innovating in healthcare since 1942. The Pharmacy Technician Specialist will work directly with pharmacists to prepare chemotherapy products for infusion and inpatient areas, ensuring safe and efficient patient care.

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Responsibilities

Assists pharmacists and other technicians to maintain an efficient medication distribution system in order to provide safe and efficient patient care

Performs accurate and timely preparation of medications including chemotherapy, and potentially hazardous substances utilizing aseptic techniques and pharmaceutical calculations (100% of the shift dedicated to chemotherapy preparation)

Accurately prepares non-chemotherapy and controlled substances for the infusion center using aseptic techniques and pharmaceutical calculations

Appropriately operates and maintains specialized pharmacy equipment (IV safety software, barcode software, Cadd Pump, automated drug dispensing technology)

Charts all scheduled maintenance designed to ensure sterility according to protocol

Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and terminal cleaning of the IV room

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style

Other related duties as required

Qualification

ASHP Sterile Product Preparation CertificateASHP Hazardous Product Preparation CertificatePharmacy Technician CertificationPharmaceutical mathematicsAseptic technique proficiencyChemotherapy safety guidelinesComputer skillsWindows-style applicationsPharmacy equipment operationEffective communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

ASHP Sterile Product Preparation Certificate

ASHP Hazardous Product Preparation Certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Current Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by the Board of Pharmacy in the state of practice

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information

Must have working knowledge of pharmaceutical mathematics

Must have working knowledge of sterile technique and demonstrate aseptic technique proficiency

Must have working knowledge of safety guidelines for handling chemotherapy

Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process

Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard

Skills to operate standard pharmacy and office equipment

Strong interpersonal skills

Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities

Must be able to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability)

Company

Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.

Founded in 1942

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees