CHRISTUS Health
Pharmacy Technician- Oncology IP Pharmacy/ Full-Time
CHRISTUS Health, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists the inpatient pharmacy department staff in accomplishing the goals of efficiently dispensing medications through preparation of bulk and batch sterile products ( IV solutions); providing drugs and supplies to nursing stations and all associated functions that are entailed in that process, and producing accurate patient charges. Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
High School diploma or equivalent is required.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
Must maintain current registration with the NM Board of Pharmacy
SKILLS:
Effective verbal and interpersonal skills are required
Basic computer skills are required
Familiarity with medical terminology, basic math and reading comprehension skills are preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Hospital experience is preferred.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to:
Director, Pharmacy
ENVIRONMENT:
Bloodborne pathogen B
Occasional exposure in daily duties.
Little expected risk, but may be exposed unexpectedly to potential infectious materials.
Exposure may be superficial and limited to a small amount of fluid.
Close quarters in a busy environment.
Low risk for infectious disease.
Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, allergenic drug products and needle sticks.Moderate exposure to video display terminals.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to move throughout the hospital at a rapid pace for the entire shift. Hearing must be sufficient to answer telephones and eyesight must be sufficient to read requisitions. Hand-eye coordination must be sufficient to perform aseptic technique. Must be able to raise a moderate load (less than 50 lbs.) using sound body mechanics alone or with assistance.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists the inpatient pharmacy department staff in accomplishing the goals of efficiently dispensing medications through preparation of bulk and batch sterile products ( IV solutions); providing drugs and supplies to nursing stations and all associated functions that are entailed in that process, and producing accurate patient charges. Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
High School diploma or equivalent is required.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
Must maintain current registration with the NM Board of Pharmacy
SKILLS:
Effective verbal and interpersonal skills are required
Basic computer skills are required
Familiarity with medical terminology, basic math and reading comprehension skills are preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Hospital experience is preferred.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to:
Director, Pharmacy
ENVIRONMENT:
Bloodborne pathogen B
Occasional exposure in daily duties.
Little expected risk, but may be exposed unexpectedly to potential infectious materials.
Exposure may be superficial and limited to a small amount of fluid.
Close quarters in a busy environment.
Low risk for infectious disease.
Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, allergenic drug products and needle sticks.Moderate exposure to video display terminals.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to move throughout the hospital at a rapid pace for the entire shift. Hearing must be sufficient to answer telephones and eyesight must be sufficient to read requisitions. Hand-eye coordination must be sufficient to perform aseptic technique. Must be able to raise a moderate load (less than 50 lbs.) using sound body mechanics alone or with assistance.