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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Arkansas pharmacy intern license (State Board of Pharmacy)
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant pharmacy experience as a technician or intern (i.e. previous hospital experience, sterile compounding experience, hazardous drug handling, etc.)
Specialized certificate/certification (i.e. PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician, ASHP Sterile Compounding Certificate, etc.)
Computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office and EMR experience)
Strong math skills
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Responsibilities:
Proves competency in sterile compounding by successful completion of sterile product validation and gloved fingertip testing according to policy and procedure
Assists with sterile compounding under the direction of the pharmacists, including hazardous medications (i.e. chemotherapy) and non-hazardous medications
Performs basic pharmaceutical calculations
Assembles products for the preparation of parenteral medication
Properly performs barcode scanning in the appropriate software to verify that the correct components were used to prepare sterile products
Reconstitutes, measures, and adds medications to a parenteral fluid under the supervision of and final check by a pharmacist
Accurately documents waste in the appropriate place in the electronic medical record to ensure billing compliance
Under the supervision and checking of a pharmacist, prepares batches of commonly used IV medications for future patient use
Troubleshoots and corrects drug delivery and equipment issues as needed
Knows how to use all equipment necessary in the compounding process, including syringes, needles, tubing, IV bags, laminar airflow hoods, biological safety cabinets, elastomeric pumps, infusion cassettes, etc.
Promotes a safe working environment
Complies with all departmental and institutional policies and procedures
Understands and follows USP <797> and <800>, as well as all other applicable standards, regulations, and policies related to sterile compounding and hazardous drug handling
Maintains proper cleanliness and disinfection of all rooms, equipment, work surfaces, hoods and storage carts and bins in the cleanroom suites by completing daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks as assigned and per policy
Deactivates/decontaminates hazardous drug residues with appropriate agents as defined by policy, and as required by USP <800>
Documents all cleaning activities on the appropriate log sheets or electronic software
Documents temperatures for rooms, refrigerators and freezers
Documents daily pressure differentials for all rooms in the cleanroom suites
Calibrates Repeater pumps when appropriate, and documents appropriately
Performs and documents monthly inspection of assigned medication storage area
Promptly reports to supervisor or other appropriate individual if there are any deficiencies or problems with any equipment, facilities, or drug distribution
Restocks assigned areas daily or as needed
Rotates medications appropriately so that packages with the earliest expiration dates are used first
Removes expired drugs from assigned areas monthly
Maintains appropriate par levels of medications (when applicable)
Assists with receiving, unpacking, and/or putting away deliveries and shipments of medications and supplies
Maintains order and cleanliness of all drug storage areas in the pharmacy
Assists in training other staff
Accepts responsibility for work area
Participates in educating & training students and new employees
Perform other duties as assigned.
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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Annual TB Screening, FBI Background Check
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.