Pharmacy Technician IV - Sterile Compounding Specialist

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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 $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• High School/GED Plus Four (4)years of relevant pharmacy technician experience (i.e. previous hospital pharmacy experience, previous sterile compounding experience, hazardous drug handling, etc.)

• Arkansas Pharmacy Technician Registration

• ASHP/ACPE accredited technician training or certificate program

• Within one year of start date, will complete a specialized certificate program in sterile compounding (i.e. through ASHP or PTCB)

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. or higher degree

• Previous sterile compounding experience, hazardous drug handling, etc.

• Previous management or team leader experience

• Specialized certificate or certification (i.e. PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician, ASHP Sterile Compounding Certificate, 340B Certification, etc.)

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Perform IV sterile compounding under the direction of a pharmacist

• Perform basic aseptic techniques and pharmaceutical calculation

• Assemble products for the preparation of parenteral medication

• Reconstitute, measure, and add medications to a parenteral fluid under the supervision and checking of the preparation by a pharmacist

• Prepare multi-additives parenteral medications fluid under the supervision and checking of the preparation by a pharmacist

• Troubleshoot and correct drug delivery and equipment issues as needed

• Maintain clean work surfaces, hoods, and classified spaces by using proper techniques and following policies and procedures.

• Preparing medications for final check by pharmacist prior to dispensing

• Process expired, damaged, and recalled pharmacy products

• Upkeep and supervision of sterile and non-sterile compounding areas

• Understand and educate technicians on the USP 797, 795, and 800 policies

• Fill medication orders with ready to use products

• Use the Kitcheck system to restock cart, trays, boxes, etc.

• Assist with pharmacy automation

• Monitor temperature, humidity, and pressure logs

• Accurately pick and fills medication carts. Averages less than four errors daily while picking the medication carts

• Process STAT/NOW orders as soon as possible using Dispense Tracking

• Use hospital wide EPIC system to track medication dispensing to unit

• Packages Unit Dose medications accurately

• Understanding and handling, "Hazardous Drugs" and follows all policies related to medication processing

• Monitors and processes Pyxis Stock Outs as soon as possible. Notifies a pharmacist when medications are ready for checking

• Filling crash carts using the Kitcheck system. Restock emergency boxes and trays

• Assist with pharmacy automation via Robot and Med Carousel

• Answer/Receive and prescreen phone calls. Demonstrate good phone etiquette.

• Manage Pyxis inventory, including accurate selection and refilling of medication. Loading and unloading medication and resolving discrepancies

• Understand how to operate all equipment (CII safe, Pyxis, load printers, fax machines).

• Administrative support duties

• Barcode and label products

• Set inventory par levels

• Perform "Tech check Tech" quality control regarding dispensing, cart fill, and pyxis

• Communicate with other healthcare professionals in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Deliver medication carts accurately and promptly.

• Deliver Pyxis accurately and promptly.

• Provide formal, detailed training to Technician I, II, and III

• Provide formal, detailed training to Pharmacy students (Interns)

• Recommend and be involved in process improvements related to the pharmacy department

• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment 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, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.