Arkansas Staffing
Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compound Intravenous (IV) Products-Oncology
Arkansas Staffing, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
Compound Sterile Product (CPS) Oncology Pharmacy Technician
The Compound Sterile Product (CPS) Oncology Pharmacy Technician is a highly specialized technician, who will perform a variety of complex functions in the preparation of chemotherapeutic agents. Most duties will be performed in the oncology IV sterile compounding suite of pharmacy. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: performing essential roles in preparation, compounding, dispensing, and distribution of sterile and nonsterile hazardous medication within designated sterile compounding areas; receiving, reviewing, and preparing physician orders for cytotoxic agents and pre-medication; performing accurate product identification, labeling, dosage calculation, and compounding of agents by utilizing package literature, written procedural guidelines, and application of specialized knowledge; successfully completing assignments and maintaining annual competencies to compound hazardous and non-hazardous IV sterile preparations according to USP and standards; following proper aseptic preparation techniques when compounding hazardous and non-hazardous medications; reviewing anticipated inventory needs and notifying procurement technician in a timely manner of products required; assisting in maintaining all required records related to sterile compounding; receiving hazardous IV chemotherapy inventory stock according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines placing in proper storage areas, rotating stock on shelves, and removing/replacing outdated items; maintaining Chemo/IV room medication inventory, compounding supplies, and cleaning product to ensure availability and minimize waste; conducting daily, weekly, and monthly IV room cleaning to include check for soon to expire medications; manufacturing uncomplicated and/or complicated parenteral admixtures to be delivered in the form of large volume, small volume, infusion syringe or other as required; preparing sterile ophthalmic preparations and other complex sterile pharmaceuticals such as total parenteral alimentations and cardioplegia solutions; assisting in the central IV sterile suite as needed; having comprehensive knowledge and understanding of USP 795/797/800 chapters and hazardous drug handling to assist in management, compliance, staff education activities, training, and room certifications; participating in glove fingertip and media fill testing, maintaining competences passing didactic practical skill assessment initially and annually thereafter; assisting in airborne particulate and microbial testing and surface testing to ensure cleaning schedules are met; ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements (VHA, Joint Commission, USP, EPA, OSHA, NIOSH, and FDA); assisting in maintaining a training/education manual for the focus area assigned; and providing training to new or existing staff so that these competencies are maintained. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm base shift with rotating 24/7 shift options for nights/weekends/holidays as needed by the service to ensure continuity of veteran care. Selected applicants may qualify for: competitive salary and regular salary increases, 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year), credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child, childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a trial period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Qualifications: Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship -: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency - You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Education or Experience: None required. For all grade levels and positions that accept both education and experience to qualify, equivalent combinations of qualifying education and experience that total at least 100% are qualifying. The combined percentage is determined by adding total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level to the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Certification (GS-07 and above): For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). National Health career Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT). Grade Determination: Pharmacy Technician, GS-08 In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-08 you must possess 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07). Certification: For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). National Health career Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs: comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology and policies in a specialized area or section of pharmacy (such as sterile compounding, controlled substances, automation, clinical pharmacy, contact center, etc.) skill in training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures. Ability to evaluate, analyze and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy.
The Compound Sterile Product (CPS) Oncology Pharmacy Technician is a highly specialized technician, who will perform a variety of complex functions in the preparation of chemotherapeutic agents. Most duties will be performed in the oncology IV sterile compounding suite of pharmacy. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: performing essential roles in preparation, compounding, dispensing, and distribution of sterile and nonsterile hazardous medication within designated sterile compounding areas; receiving, reviewing, and preparing physician orders for cytotoxic agents and pre-medication; performing accurate product identification, labeling, dosage calculation, and compounding of agents by utilizing package literature, written procedural guidelines, and application of specialized knowledge; successfully completing assignments and maintaining annual competencies to compound hazardous and non-hazardous IV sterile preparations according to USP and standards; following proper aseptic preparation techniques when compounding hazardous and non-hazardous medications; reviewing anticipated inventory needs and notifying procurement technician in a timely manner of products required; assisting in maintaining all required records related to sterile compounding; receiving hazardous IV chemotherapy inventory stock according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines placing in proper storage areas, rotating stock on shelves, and removing/replacing outdated items; maintaining Chemo/IV room medication inventory, compounding supplies, and cleaning product to ensure availability and minimize waste; conducting daily, weekly, and monthly IV room cleaning to include check for soon to expire medications; manufacturing uncomplicated and/or complicated parenteral admixtures to be delivered in the form of large volume, small volume, infusion syringe or other as required; preparing sterile ophthalmic preparations and other complex sterile pharmaceuticals such as total parenteral alimentations and cardioplegia solutions; assisting in the central IV sterile suite as needed; having comprehensive knowledge and understanding of USP 795/797/800 chapters and hazardous drug handling to assist in management, compliance, staff education activities, training, and room certifications; participating in glove fingertip and media fill testing, maintaining competences passing didactic practical skill assessment initially and annually thereafter; assisting in airborne particulate and microbial testing and surface testing to ensure cleaning schedules are met; ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements (VHA, Joint Commission, USP, EPA, OSHA, NIOSH, and FDA); assisting in maintaining a training/education manual for the focus area assigned; and providing training to new or existing staff so that these competencies are maintained. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm base shift with rotating 24/7 shift options for nights/weekends/holidays as needed by the service to ensure continuity of veteran care. Selected applicants may qualify for: competitive salary and regular salary increases, 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year), credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child, childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a trial period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Qualifications: Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship -: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency - You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Education or Experience: None required. For all grade levels and positions that accept both education and experience to qualify, equivalent combinations of qualifying education and experience that total at least 100% are qualifying. The combined percentage is determined by adding total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level to the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Certification (GS-07 and above): For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). National Health career Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT). Grade Determination: Pharmacy Technician, GS-08 In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-08 you must possess 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07). Certification: For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). National Health career Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs: comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology and policies in a specialized area or section of pharmacy (such as sterile compounding, controlled substances, automation, clinical pharmacy, contact center, etc.) skill in training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures. Ability to evaluate, analyze and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy.