Sr Pharmacy Technician

Senior Pharmacy Technician

The Senior Pharmacy Technician will have increased responsibilities, which require some professional judgment and problem-solving skills, as well as more complex day-to-day functions. This position performs daily dispensing duties that were previously only performed by Pharmacists, thus allowing the Pharmacist more time to perform clinical duties.

Job Description

• Able to perform all of Pharmacy Technician duties and responsibilities.
• Chemotherapy Compounding: staffs the Infusion Center pharmacy; performs Infusion Center pharmacy inventory management; calculates chemotherapy dosages; prepares sterile and non-sterile chemotherapy compounds following USP 797 and USP 795 guidelines; and performs daily, monthly, and ad hoc deactivation/decontamination/cleaning/disinfection of designated IV room areas using MyMichigan approved cleaning solutions.
• Qualified to receive verbal orders by phone directly from physicians or nurses, including NOW and STAT orders. May answer common IV compatibility questions under the direction of the pharmacist on duty. Determines which calls need to be referred to a Pharmacist.
• Double checks 24-hour cart fill medications from random check report generated by the McKesson robot.
• Able to troubleshoot all equipment, e.g., Omnicell, RX Station, McKesson robot, McKesson repackager, PacMed computers, printers, automated dispensing machine and the Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) compounder.
• Staff the Coumadin Clinic, able to do daily charging, scanning, patient scheduling, ordering supplies, and assist the pharmacist on duty with additional tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Pharmacy Technician Licensure.
• New hire and transfers before October 1, 2015 must possess a full technician license or limited pharmacy license through the state of Michigan. Effective October 1, 2015, all incumbents, new hires and transfers to this position must possess a pharmacy technician temporary, limited or full license through the state of Michigan. Individuals with a temporary license must obtain a full license through the state of Michigan within 365 days of obtaining the temporary license.
• High School Diploma or GED. Associate's Degree in related field with emphasis on math and science preferred.
• One (1) year Hospital Pharmacy experience required.
• Extensive IV compounding experience and precision (especially for compounding chemotherapy); work independently and follow-through on problems; knowledge of chemo guidelines, maximum dosages and ancillary labels and knowledge of universal precautions for biohazard preparations required.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Other Information

MyMichigan Health is a technology-driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10lbs., and walk/stand/push/pull of arm/leg controls.