Chemo Tech - Pharmacy
Overview
Department: Pharmacy
Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours, Days, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Facility: Central Maine Medical Center
Location: Lewiston, Maine, 04240
Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.
Responsibilities
The chemotherapy pharmacy technician is trained and proficient in the sterile and non-sterile compounding techniques required for the handling of hazardous drugs. The technician primarily works in the IV room compounding hazardous drug products for hospitals with significant oncology programs.
Qualifications
1. High school diploma or equivalent required
2. 1 year of sterile compounding experience required
3. 3 years of related pharmacy experience preferred
4. National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) Chemo Certification or similar required
5. State Pharmacy Technician License and Registration required (if required per state regulations)
6. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required or obtained within 6 months of hire date (this requirement may be waived for current pharmacy students enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
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