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Job Responsibility:
Assists pharmacists by compounding, preparing, labelling, and dispensing medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist
Maintains all requirements for licensure as a registered pharmacy technician, in accordance with New York State Education Law, and performs duties consistent with medication compounding
Identifies problems and provides basic troubleshooting skills to maintain operation of technology to ensure the highest level of safety
Participates in and reinforces environmental monitoring and compliance required by USP standards
Uses and maintains technology and equipment utilized in compounding processes, including workflow devices, robotics, and computer software
Demonstrates competency selecting appropriate products or devices for compounding processes
Familiar with and follows all departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to compounding processes
Follows processes that comply with USP standards, including USP chapters 795, 797, and 800
Utilizes specialized compounding technique related to specific medication preparation requirements
Anticipates patient compounding needs based on orders or information provided to the compounding area
Understands and follows required procedures for storage and disposal of controlled substances, pharmaceutical waste, blood/plasma containing products and hazardous materials
Identifies and reports any safety concerns in the compounding processes to pharmacists and/or supervisor as appropriate
Implements plans related to reduction of waste within the compounding area(s)
Understands and follows quarantine and sterility testing procedures as defined in USP standards for compounded medications and extended BUDs
Completes other assigned tasks appropriate for certified pharmacy technicians, including but not limited to, medication order fulfillment, restocking areas, re-packaging of medications, answering and triaging telephone calls, medications delivery, and use of other technology integrated into the medication use system
Demonstrates appropriate infection prevention processes and techniques
Demonstrates and implements mitigating strategies related to protecting oneself and environment in handling medications, including hazardous medications
Understands and maintains USP and Joint Commission compliance related to compounding oversight and quality standards
Completes and comprehends all assigned educational materials specific to compounding, including ASHP training videos on Aseptic Technique, Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs and Non-Sterile Compounding (if applicable)
Completes comprehensive Technician Training and Competency Assessment Tool which includes verbal review, assigned reading material, observation/demonstration, verbal and written testing
Successful completion and evidence of compliance for all aseptic skills tests required, including periodic recertification
Successful completion and passing score for required written compounding exam, including re-examination assignments
Complete technology re-assessment and recertification as required
Other ongoing training/competency as assigned, including non-compounding technician duties as required
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
High School diploma required
3 years of experience preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Completion of all departmental required education for compounding services preferred
Be of good moral character, including application of ICARE values required
Completed ASHP accredited training program or equivalent experience as a pharmacy technician upon hire required
Certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program (Currently PTCB) and maintain ongoing education requirements upon hire required