Infusion Specialist: MHW - Pharmacy Oncology-West

Company: Memorial Healthcare System
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: November 17, 2023

Job Description:

Summary:
Supports pharmacy department infusion and sterile compounding operations Detailed responsibilities:
--- Prepares sterile compounded preparations, including specialty and complex drug preparations such as total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy.
--- Gathers, packages and coordinates shipments and returns of supplies and equipment required for medication administration including but not limited to durable medical equipment, drugs, tubing, flushes, disposal containers etc. based on departmental needs
--- Performs confirmation of product NDC, quantity used and manufacturer to ensure accuracy with billing and reimbursement
--- Assists with maintenance of USP environmental monitoring per regulatory guidelines
--- Assists with supply and drug inventory management, including inventory system up keeping.
--- Communicates with external customers, patients and caregivers to ensure receipt of all medication therapies and supplies dispensed as needed
--- Assists with education and training of new hires and existing staff requiring cross training in sterile compounding, hazardous compounding, etc.
--- Troubleshoots issues with available automation (i.e. compounder, IV prep software application and automated dispensing devices, etc.).
--- Able to perform all activities within the pharmacy technician scope of practice
Competencies and skills:
Essential:
--- STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
--- CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.
--- ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
--- RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.
--- MEDICATION FILLS: Fills medication accurately.
--- SPECIALTY SOLUTION PREPARATION - INFUSION SPECIALIST: Prepares specialty solutions.
--- AUTOMATED IV COMPOUNDERS: Operates, maintains, and supports the use of automated IV compounders.
--- ORGANIZATION SKILLS: Organizes work to achieve maximum efficiency.
Education:
Essential:
--- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Credentials:
Essential:
--- Registered Pharmacy Technician - FL
--- Certified Pharmacy Technician
Education equivalent experience:
Essential:
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Other information:
Complexity of Work: Critical thinking skills, excellent ability to build relationships and interact with various levels of people. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills.

Required Work Experience: Three (3) years of infusion experience.

Working conditions:
Essential:
--- Keyboard Entry 80.00%
--- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 20.00%
--- Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 20.00%
--- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 20.00%
--- Reaching 20.00%
--- Sitting 80.00%
--- Computer Monitor 80.00%
Organizational Profile:
Memorial Hospital West opened in 1992 with 100 beds to serve the growing population of western Broward. Today, the hospital has 384 beds and is one of the busiest and most technologically advanced in the region.
Memorial Hospital West's many respected specialty programs include:

--- Medical and Surgical Services
--- Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments
--- Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute
--- Memorial Cancer Institute
--- Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, including Broward County's first adult inpatient autologous transplant unit
--- Memorial Neuroscience Institute
--- Memorial Rehabilitation Institute
--- Bariatric/Weight-Loss Surgery Program
--- The Family Birthplace
--- Women's Services
Truven Health Analytics and Modern Healthcare magazine named Memorial Hospital West one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals in 2013 and 2014 - and the hospital has been consistently recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an "A" Ranking for Patient Safety.
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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