About the job
Join our dedicated team at St. Vincent's Clinic as a Pharmacy Technician, playing a pivotal role in patient care within the ambulatory oncology setting.
Position Overview
The Pharmacy Technician is instrumental in the safe preparation, compounding, dispensing, and distribution of both sterile and non-sterile hazardous medications. Responsibilities include managing hazardous waste, maintaining thorough documentation, and overseeing inventory management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safe preparation and dispensing of intravenous hazardous and non-hazardous medications.
- Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with regulatory standards for hazardous drug handling.
- Participate in the evaluation and implementation of Closed System Transfer Devices (CSTDs) for hazardous medication preparation.
- Complete comprehensive training in the storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous drugs per employer, state, and national guidelines, with competency reassessment every 12 months.
- Assist in spill control and exposure treatment protocols for hazardous drug incidents.
- Support CADD pump preparation upon demonstrating proficiency.
- Contribute to investigational drug management, including inventory tracking and preparation of investigational products for dispensing.
- Monitor compliance with policies to minimize medication waste and optimize drug use.
- Conduct daily purchasing activities and liaise with vendors and group purchasing organizations.
- Implement inventory control strategies to reduce expired products and ensure optimal medication turnover.
- Exercise caution when receiving hazardous substances, adhering to specific shipping and handling requirements.
- Assist with drug shortage management and explore alternative product procurement.
- Utilize information technology resources to enhance operational efficiency.

