STERILE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - CRMC

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm. No Weekends/Holidays
Department: Pharmacy
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $19.15 - $30.23 per hour, based on experience

* Shift Differentials:

o Additional $1.50 per hour for WEEKEND shift

* Sign-On Bonus: $1,500

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care - Goldschmidt Cancer Center is looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician, Sterile Compounding, to join our dedicated team. We're in search of an individual with a passion for precision, a commitment to patient safety, and a desire to make a significant impact. As a Pharmacy Technician in Sterile Compounding, you will play a critical role in preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications under pharmacist supervision. Your responsibilities include maintaining sterile environments and completing essential competencies to ensure top-notch pharmaceutical care. We value your high school diploma and your intent to pursue Pharmacy Technician licensure in Missouri. We look forward to your certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within one year of employment. If you are ready to uphold the highest standards of pharmaceutical excellence, we encourage you to apply. Join us at MU Health Care and be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional care through the art of sterile compounding. Your journey of professional growth begins here!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Prepare sterile compounded medications in compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 guidelines.

Perform daily and monthly cleanroom and equipment maintenance as described in USP 797, USP 800, and department policies and procedures. Maintain organized inventory of compounding supplies, medications, and personal protective equipment.

Accurately calculate and measure medications for prescription orders.

Document compounding activities including product preparation, dispensing, and quality assurance.

Ensure compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations including hazardous medications.

Adhere to safety protocols including personal protective equipment use and handling hazardous medications.

Perform all other duties of a pharmacy technician.

Complete all assigned competencies including but not limited to required media fill and gloved fingertip sampling.

Train pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy personnel in sterile compounding areas.

May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Must apply prior to hire for Pharmacy Technician licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with chemotherapy and hazardous drug sterile compounding

- Familiarity with Missouri Board of Pharmacy compounding regulations and USP 797 and USP 800 compounding guidance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.