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**Responsibilities** RESPONSIBILITIES Bring your passion for oncology and patient care to the outpatient infusion center at Dignity Health Cancer Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. As a Pharmacy Technician in our growing program, you will be an integral part of a team dedicated to advancing cancer treatment and compassionate care. We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and critically thinking individual with excellent communication skills to contribute to positive patient experiences and clinical excellence. This role offers the unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment specializing in oncology. Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, you will perform a wide range of essential pharmacy functions, including, but not limited to: + Medication Preparation & Dispensing: Accurately prepare and dispense prescribed medications, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations, and CSH policies and procedures. This includes both sterile and non-sterile compounding of a variety of medications, including hazardous drugs (e.g., chemotherapy), strictly adhering to USP <795> , USP <797> , and USP <800> guidelines. + Automated Dispensing System Management: Efficiently manage and service automated dispensing machines (e.g., Omnicell), ensuring proper medication stocking, system functionality, and inventory accuracy. + Medication Distribution & Delivery: Conduct prompt and accurate delivery of medications to various clinical areas, including outpatient clinics and the infusion suite, optimizing patient care workflows. + Inventory Management & Control: Assist in comprehensive inventory management, including maintaining proper medication and supply stock levels, managing medication returns, and performing charging and crediting functions to support efficient drug distribution processes. + Quality Assurance & Compliance: Actively participate in departmental quality assurance programs, maintain meticulous documentation, and ensure all activities adhere to regulatory requirements, The Joint Commission standards, and internal policies. + Clerical & Administrative Support: Perform routine clerical and administrative tasks essential to the smooth daily operations of the pharmacy department. + Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, communicating effectively to ensure coordinated and safe patient care. + Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning by completing all required educational modules, attending staff meetings, and staying current with departmental changes, policies, and industry best practices. Maintain aseptic technique and proper handling of controlled substances. + Cross-Training: Potential for cross-training in other specialty areas such as outpatient neurology infusion and inpatient pharmacy, expanding your skill set within our organization **Qualifications** REQUIREMENTS: + One 6 months of work experience in hospital or infusion pharmacy practice. + Current Pharmacy Technician certification. + Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Arizona. + High School Diploma PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Experience with handling and dispensing of parenteral chemotherapy. + Experience with investigational protocols and medications. **Overview** **Sign on bonus $2500** Hello humankindness ( Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, ( St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute ( , Norton Thoracic Institute ( , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's ( , Ivy Brain Tumor Center ( , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center ( (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph's is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital's patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph's. _U.S News & World Report_ routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies ( . Look for us on Facebook ( and follow us on Twitter ( . _For the health of our community ... we are proud_ _to be_ _a tobacco-free campus_ **Pay Range** $19.96 - $28.19 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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