Description

Department:

38486 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pharmacy: Clinical Trial Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Varies

We're seeking a dedicated Certified Chemotherapy Technician to join our team at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. As a Certified Chemotherapy Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of our community by assisting pharmacists, managing prescriptions, and providing exceptional customer service. If you have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a desire to make a difference in people's lives, we invite you to apply today and become a valued member of our pharmacy team. Join us in delivering top-notch pharmaceutical care to our Winston Salem community!

Job Summary:The Investigational Drug Service (IDS) Pharmacy technician supports the strategic goals of the medical center by providing pharmacy services for the clinical research groups.This position is an integral member of the team and the responsibilities include:

• Managing clinical investigational drug inventory
• Providing technical direction and assistance with clinical trial protocols
• Performing drug distribution activities
• Maintaining information and assisting in the record keeping related to clinical trials required by the study protocols
• Preparing non-sterile and sterile intravenous including hazardous drugs in accordance with established procedures
• Maintaining the clinical investigational work areas in a clean and orderly manner
• Workload measurement support functions
• Provide training/educational functions for learners and new hires
• Assist with other areas and responsibilities consistent with the job classification
• Assist with several administrative functions to support the IDS service line

The technician may use IV robotics and/or guided preparation technology to compound hazardous medications. The pharmacy takes many steps to reduce potential exposure to hazardous medications through environmental control, use of personal protection equipment, and use of a closed system transfer device (Phaseal). The technician will be expected to follow procedures to limit employee, guest, and their own risk of exposure.

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time, Days, Variable 1st shift, M-F
• Winston Campus
• $6,000 sign-on bonus eligible position for qualified candidates! Click here for more information!

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage:Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO:Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Education:Eligible for our Prepaid College Tuition Assistance program (up to $5,250/year)!
• Wellness Incentives:Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program.
• Parental Benefits:Six weeks paid birthing-mothermaternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement:Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.

How You'll Impact Patient Care:

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Follows aseptic technique in a vertical flow hood and maintains clean room environment through regularly scheduled cleaning as defined by USP 797 standards.
• Ensures adequate inventory to eliminate stock outs, increases inventory turnover, and reduces waste.
• Utilizes closed system transfer devices and APOTECA robotics to limit potential exposure of the environment to hazardous medications.
• Maintains and troubleshoots IV automation technology and engages vendor in remedies as needed.
• Documents activities in the electronic medical record and other systems as needed.
• Identifies critical issues, prioritizes workload, and communicates personnel issues in a timely manner.
• Maintains competency by attending training classes, programs, and departmental meetings.
• Performs pharmaceutical calculations based on medication orders.
• Handles hazardous waste in a manner compliant with EPA and NIOSH standards.
• Supports technician manager and area pharmacists in executing initiatives to meet the goals of the area scorecard.
• Prepares antineoplastic and other hazardous intravenous medications for adult and pediatric populations and deliver to patient care areas.

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) required.
• Active registration with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.

Nice To Have (Not Required)

• Successful completion of a formal technician training program or associate degree in pharmacy technology preferred.
• One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• Associate degree in a healthcare or business-related field preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in pharmacy with IV admixture skills and chemotherapy certification preferred.
• Completion of ACPE course preferred.
• Sterile compounding, hazardous drug preparation and IV experience strongly preferred.

Where You Will Work:

• Working in healthcare in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a rewarding and dynamic experience. This vibrant city is home to renowned healthcare institutions making it a hub for medical professionals and healthcare innovation.
• As a healthcare professional in Winston-Salem, you'll have the opportunity to provide top-notch care to a diverse and engaged community. The healthcare industry here is characterized by a commitment to patient-centered care, cutting-edge medical research, and a collaborative spirit among healthcare providers.
• Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living that's lower than in many other major cities. You'll find thriving arts and culture scene, beautiful parks, and a strong sense of community. The city's commitment to healthcare extends beyond the hospital walls, with initiatives aimed at improving public health and wellness.
• Whether you're drawn to clinical care, research, or administration, working in healthcare in Winston-Salem, NC allows you to be part of a healthcare environment that values excellence, compassion, and the well-being of the community. Join us in contributing to the health and vitality of Winston-Salem, where healthcare is not just a profession but a calling.

Pay Range
$22.50 - $33.75

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Chemotherapy Technician, Investigational Drug Service