Admixture Technician
City of Hope
Phoenix, AZ
Job posting number: #7281596 (Ref:JR-14414)
Posted: September 20, 2024
Salary / Pay Rate: $21.59 - $35.56 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Admixture Technician
About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
The successful candidate:
The position performs all technical duties of a pharmacy technician in addition to providing direct supervision and coordination of all technicians and duties by actively participating in departmental operations within the scope of policies and procedures. This position works under the direct legal supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacist manager. The position requires the ability to make critical decisions, facilitate stakeholder conflict resolution, work independently with minimal supervision, and solve problems. Three distinct areas of core responsibilities are defined:
Administrative Automation, packaging, and sterile compounding Purchasing and inventory management
JOB RESPONSIBLITIES
- Coordinate technician schedules and duties
- Responsible for maintaining SOPs for technicians
- Responsible for maintaining USP compliance (documentation and competency)
- Responsible for technician competencies sign offs
- Assist with inventory, billing, auditing, and unit inspections as needed
- Be able to backfill at any location and remote support as needed
- Assist with Kronos and payroll functions as needed
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 2+ years of pharmacy technician experience
Education: High school diploma
Licensure: Arizona State Pharmacy Technician
Certification: National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
Special Skills
- Knowledge of MS Office (Spreadsheets/Word-processing)
- Mathematically able to calculate dosages
- Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and other pharmacy related technology including automated systems.
- Clear understanding of technician-related pharmacy law.
- Strong communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong background in the admixing of sterile oncology preparations
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here:Benefits Information
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $21.59 - $35.56 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
