Hematology​/Oncology Certified Pharmacy Technician II​/III; DH

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides services at the TCRHCC main campus in the Specialty Care Center. Oncology pharmacy services are provided to patients who need infusion/chemotherapy infusion services. This position involves the review, preparation, document-checking, labeling, dispensing and quality assurance of medications. Responsibilities include maintaining a sanitary work environment and patient area, managing and restocking pharmaceutical inventory, and ordering of supplies, preparing sterile infusion products and delivering infusion doses to patient care areas.

This position may require rotating shifts: day, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays. The position also provides the opportunity for career advancement through tier levels as determined by pharmacy experience and certification.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education (II/III): High school diploma or GED

Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician II/III

• Must have and maintain a valid Pharmacy Technician Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA)
• Must have and maintain a current Pharmacy Technician licensure in any state or territory of the United States.
• Must have and maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association; if none, must obtain within ninety (90) days of hire

Certified Pharmacy Technician III:

• Must have and maintain a valid Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CPST) certification and Hazardous Drug Management Certificate

Experience:

Certified Pharmacy Technician II/III:

• Must have one (1) year of healthcare experience as a certified pharmacy technician in an inpatient or ambulatory infusion setting compounding sterile products

Certified Pharmacy III:

• Must have two (2) years of healthcare experience as a certified pharmacy technician with one experience. Must have demonstrated experience in the safety and aseptically preparing chemotherapy and other medications for patients.

Other

Skills and Abilities

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A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each of the following areas:

• Positive working relationships with others.
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints and no prior records of substance abuse.
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
• Electronic Medication cabinet experience.
• Articulation skills (writing and verbal) and communicate with other caregivers and patients in an effective and positive manner.
• Demonstrates emotional control and intelligence in managing work relationships, actively participates in team huddles and meetings.
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job.
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC…