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Covenant Health · 2 weeks ago

PHARM TECH ADV-CHEMO

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Covenant Health is East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system, recognized for its exceptional medical care. They are seeking an Advanced Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in dispensing chemotherapy medications and managing pharmacy operations, while also contributing to training and quality improvement activities.

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Responsibilities

Performs all position accountabilities and performance criteria for level I and level II technicians

Assists the pharmacist in the training of technicians in levels I and II

Initiates and/or coordinates improvement activities as appropriate

Assists in the implementation of new projects including the development of policies and procedures

Demonstrates knowledge and competency in providing for age-specific needs of the oncology population served

Accurately performs calculations to prepare, compound and dispense chemotherapy medications

Assists pharmacists in preparing compounds, chemotherapy, and intravenous medications upon physician's orders

Responsible for pharmaceutical inventory stocking, restocking and management of chemotherapy medications and supplies; reconciles invoices

Maintains clean and safe operation of biological safety cabinets by performing daily hood cleaning/decontamination

Maintains clean and safe operation of the facility’s clean rooms by performing monthly air and surface testing for microbial surveillance. Exhibits understanding of the gauges used to read the air pressure of the negative pressure room, positive pressure room, and ante room and the proper action needed if readings are outside acceptable levels

Responsible for appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the preparation of chemotherapy agents

Adheres to the guidelines for safe handling of hazardous waste (Chemotherapy Hazardous Waste Spill Policy)

Maintains Investigational Drug supply with strict adherence to regulatory requirements

Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Qualification

Chemotherapy medication handlingIV process proficiencyPharmaceutical inventory managementQuality improvement involvementPersonal protective equipment (PPE)Written communicationVerbal communicationProblem solving skills

Required

Must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority

Three (3) years of experience in the storage, handling, and disposal of chemotherapy drugs or two (2) years of experience with State approved certification

The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy requires newly hired probationary employees to be licensed by the end of their first 90 days of hire and to maintain their Technician License in active status thereafter