Asepsis, Best Practices, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Chemotherapy, Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Drug Compounds, Hazardous Materials Clean-Up, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, Inventory Management, Medications, Order Supplies, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Pharmacy, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Pharmacy Technician specializing in sterile compounding to join our team. This role involves the preparation of both hazardous and non-hazardous medications in accordance with USP 797 and USP 800 standards. The ideal candidate will have specific expertise in handling and compounding chemotherapy drugs, with attention to detail, a strong understanding of safety protocols, and a commitment to providing quality patient care.
Responsibilities
- Prepare sterile compounded medications, including hazardous and non-hazardous drugs, following strict aseptic techniques and USP 797 and 800 guidelines.
- Label, package, and document all compounded medications accurately.
- Maintain a sterile environment in the cleanroom, ensuring all surfaces, equipment, and materials are properly sanitized and free from contamination.
- Handle hazardous materials with appropriate safety precautions, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Perform quality control checks on compounded products to ensure accuracy and safety.
- Assist in managing inventory, including ordering and stocking supplies necessary for compounding.
- Participate in continuous training to stay current with USP standards and best practices in sterile compounding.
- Collaborate with pharmacists, clinicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure safe, timely, and effective medication delivery.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for compounded medications as required by regulatory agencies and facility protocols.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper waste disposal procedures for hazardous materials
Qualifications
- Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent.
- Active pharmacy technician license in Alabama.
- PTCB CPhT Certification preferred.
- Certification in sterile compounding preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in sterile compounding with specific experience in chemotherapy preparation.
- Familiarity with chemotherapy agents, safety protocols, and compounding equipment (e.g., BSCs, CACIs).
- In-depth knowledge of USP 797 and USP 800 guidelines.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Abilify to work in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of accuracy
- Attention to detail and a commitment to patient safety.
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NAPHCARE, INC.
NaphCare is dedicated to implementing cost-effective, quality services according to our clients' needs.
Because every facility is unique, we tailor our services to meet each client's respective needs. We deliver solutions based on your requests rather than telling you how to run your facility. NaphCare evaluates, evolves, and adapts our programs according to not only client needs, but also the ever-changing field of correctional healthcare.
When you choose NaphCare, you choose a proactive, preventive healthcare provider. We focus on a “Day One” mentality, providing care up front and without delay. Our clients experience greater efficiency, a reduction in unnecessary costs, and transfer their legal liability, all without giving up their independence. NaphCare is leading the way with an all-in-one approach to correctional healthcare that provides services unique to your facility.
Personal Attention
With NaphCare, people come first. We are proud of our company culture and ability to connect with our clients on a personal level, and it is NaphCare's mission to continue our history of personalized service. Care is not reserved simply for the patients entrusted to us, but also for our client partners. We care for our clients by providing efficient services to reduce their costs, communicating regularly about our services, listening to the client, providing accountability through continuous quality studies and reporting, and working with integrity at all times.
Company Consistency
Also, as an independent healthcare partner, we are free from complex partnerships and distant investors that limit our competitors' responsiveness. NaphCare has not undergone any corporate reorganization or restructuring since the company was founded in 1989, and has no plans to do so in the future. This stability, along with planned and structured growth, ensures that our client partners receive personal attention from our administrative and medical support team at our headquarters.
Financial Stability
NaphCare is a financially stable and fiscally responsible company. Throughout our history, we have maintained steady, measured growth, more stable than sweeping corporate changes. Our clients do not have to worry about drastic shifts in our company and how such changes will affect their services.
One of the best indicators of a company's financial stability is its ability to secure insurance and a bonding line. NaphCare is proud of our ability to provide performance bonds, rather than letters of credit. Due to our financial strength, NaphCare has exceptional insurance programs that indemnify our clients against litigation regarding healthcare services.