Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician

Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician Poughkeepsie, NY At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we foster an environment where passionate professionals thrive. Our 200+ oncologists, hematologists, and staff across 25 locations are united by a mission: redefining what's possible against cancer and blood disorders. With cutting-edge treatments, groundbreaking research, and a patient-first philosophy, we're innovators reshaping modern medicine. Join our rapidly growing organization serving over 50,000 patients annually and unlock new frontiers in healing and hope.  In this role you will: Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients and to evaluate their suitability. Aseptic compounding of medication preparations, chemotherapy and biotherapy using proper aseptic technique under Chemotherapy Hoods. Assess the identity, strength or purity of medications. Verify patient information and proper physician's authorization. Properly handle and dispose of hazardous drugs and waste materials following OSHA and NIOSH guidelines. Perform mathematical calculations to determine appropriate drug measurements for compounding of ordered medications. Under direct supervision, admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines and preparing all drugs within USP 797/800 guidelines and interoffice guidelines. Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents. Assist in keeping accurate temperature logs, accurate logs on all non-hazardous and hazardous drugs. • Maintain proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers. Provide support with inventory control of medications. Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the hood and surrounding areas Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs. Enter and remove medications into and from the Nucleus System. Conduct routine medication inventories including monitoring for expired drugs and assist with inventory control of medications in the infusion room, storage room and satellite locations. Assist in ordering supplies and medication. Receive and restock medications. We require: High School Graduate/GED/ Equivalent Work Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with PTCB. Minimum 2 years of hospital or outpatient infusion setting experience that includes IV compounding of chemo and non-chemo infusions. Previous Oncology experience preferred. Chemo or IV compounding experience. 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician. Knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.  Knowledge of hazardous drugs Ability to work in a self-directed work team environment and function effectively in a high-volume, multiple demand environments. Candidates should be detail oriented, organized and dedicated to helping people. Proficient in regulatory USP 797/800 guidelines A complete understating of calculations relating to dosage. Salary up to $30 per hour. Benefits including Tuition Reimbursement, Health Insurance on day 1 of employment, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO time, 8 paid holidays (2 floating) and more.

Created: 2024-11-02