Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician
Brooklyn, NY
At
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we foster an environment where passionate professionals thrive. Our 200+ oncologists, hematologists, and staff across 25 locations are united by a mission: redefining what's possible against cancer and blood disorders. With cutting-edge treatments, groundbreaking research, and a patient-first philosophy, we're innovators reshaping modern medicine. Join our rapidly growing organization serving over 50,000 patients annually and unlock new frontiers in healing and hope
In this role you will:-
Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients and to evaluate their suitability.
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Aseptic compounding of medication preparations, chemotherapy and biotherapy using proper aseptic technique under Chemotherapy Hoods.
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Assess the identity, strength or purity of medications.
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Verify patient information and proper physician’s authorization.
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Properly handle and dispose of hazardous drugs and waste materials following OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
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Perform mathematical calculations to determine appropriate drug measurements for compounding of ordered medications.
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Under direct supervision, admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines and preparing all drugs within USP 797/800 guidelines and interoffice guidelines.
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Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
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Assist in keeping accurate temperature logs, accurate logs on all non-hazardous and hazardous drugs. •
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Maintain proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers.
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Provide support with inventory control of medications.
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Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the hood and surrounding areas
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Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
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Enter and remove medications into and from the Nucleus System.
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Conduct routine medication inventories including monitoring for expired drugs and assist with inventory control of medications in the infusion room, storage room and satellite locations.
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Assist in ordering supplies and medication. Receive and restock medications.
We require:-
High School Graduate/GED/ Equivalent Work
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Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with PTCB.
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Minimum 2 years of hospital or outpatient infusion setting experience that includes IV compounding of chemo and non-chemo infusions.
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Previous Oncology experience preferred.
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Chemo or IV compounding experience.
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2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
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Knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.
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Knowledge of hazardous drugs
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Ability to work in a self-directed work team environment and function effectively in a high-volume, multiple demand environments.
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Candidates should be detail oriented, organized and dedicated to helping people.
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Proficient in regulatory USP 797/800 guidelines
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A complete understating of calculations relating to dosage.
Salary up to $30 per hour.
Benefits including Tuition Reimbursement, Health Insurance on day 1 of employment, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO time, 8 paid holidays (2 floating) and more.
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New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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