Pharmacy Technician - Cleveland, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs

Description

Summary

The Compounded Sterile Preparations (CSPs) Technician reports to the CSP Program Manager and shall serve as the primary sterile compounding technician for hazardous and non-hazardous CSPs. The incumbent will perform all duties in accordance with applicable regulatory standards, VHA regulations, medical center policies, pharmacy service policies, and pharmacy service standard operating procedures. This position is located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Duties

• The Compounded Sterile Preparations (CSPs) Technician reports to the CSP Program Manager and shall serve as the primary sterile compounding technician for hazardous and non-hazardous CSPs. The incumbent will perform all duties in accordance with applicable regulatory standards, VHA regulations, medical center policies, pharmacy service policies, and pharmacy service standard operating procedures.
• The primary functions of the incumbent will include preparation of hazardous and non-hazardous CSPs, quality assurance monitoring, inventory management, completion of ward inspections, administrative and documentation activities, and customer service. The incumbent must have a comprehensive understanding of sterile compounding regulations and procedures, an advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical and therapeutic agents, and a particularly thorough knowledge of chemotherapy agents. Judgment and skill are used to complete technical functions.
• The incumbent must have ability to correctly interprets orders, measuring and mixing of ingredients, in an aseptic and effective manner.
• The incumbent must have ability to understands specific handling considerations for storage, distribution, and disposals of medications.
• Performs inspections for outdates according to local policy and stand operating procedures.