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Adecco Medical & Science is assisting a client with their search to fill a Pharmacy Care Supervisor position in Worcester, MA. Apply today if you meet the qualifications listed below.

Location: Worcester, MA (onsite)

Duration: Temp-to-hire

Pay rate $ 29.60/hour

Schedule: M-F 7 am - 5pm

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing timely preparation and distribution of medications and IV solutions to include chemotherapeutic and bio therapeutic agents within the oncology / infusion center in conjunction with established guidelines, policies and procedures, and statutory requirements. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: compounding hazardous and non-hazardous medications, batch compounding of pharmaceutical products, inventory management, medication tracking, compliance with regulatory standards, utilizing the various equipment and technology available in the pharmacy, and performing various quality control tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities include:

• Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, performs functions pertaining to the dispensing of chemotherapy, bio therapy, hazardous and other medications.

• Proficient in sterile products preparation, proficient and able to perform practices dictated by the USP 797/800 guidelines.

• Provides coverage in areas of need in the pharmacy operation within scope of responsibilities.

• Demonstrates safe handling and disposal of chemotherapy agents, as outlined by OSHA, USP ?797? and USP ?800? standards.

• Appropriately pulls pre-medications from dispensing cabinet, and chemotherapy/biotherapy as orders are presented.

• Safely and accurately mixes and prepares all prescribed medications, including chemotherapy/biotherapy for pharmacist check, in a timely and efficient manner to ensure minimal delay in patient treatments.

• Prepares labels, bags, and dispenses the products.

• Dates and properly stores partial multi-dose vials, Draws up and dates injectables.

• Reviews stock, orders medications daily from vendor, and follows up on back-ordered stock.

• Receives/checks-in all orders.

• Under the direction of Pharmacy Management and the pharmacist this position will maintain adequate supply and utilize cost-containment practices.

• Appropriately operates and maintains specialized pharmacy equipment. Charts all scheduled maintenance designed to ensure sterility according to protocol. Performs daily, weekly, monthly and terminal cleaning of IV admixture spaces.

• Maintains general pharmacy knowledge of medications, medication dosage forms, and trade and generic names.

• Thorough knowledge in preparation of sterile parenteral products using proper aseptic technique, knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations, proper product labeling, and product reconstitution procedures. Thorough understanding of medication order procedures involving the pharmacy computer system.

• Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.

• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc.

• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.

• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

• Regular, reliable and predicable attendance is required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, or equivalent. Minimum of 1-2 years required, prior Infusion/Oncology experience preferred. Registration with the Board, or application for registration upon completion of 1 year preferred. PTCB Certification or CPhT required

• Medical terminology and attention to details

• Fluency in the English language to function in job environment appropriately

• Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and customer service skills

• Strong organizational, problem solving and follow through skills

• Ability to multi-task, react to changes quickly/productively, and tolerate interruptions

• Ability to work autonomously when necessary

• Strong customer service orientation and placing priority on serving the needs of patients and families

• Demonstrate knowledge of current computer systems, equipment or programs used in the organization. Knowledge of laws, regulations and standards governing the practice of pharmacy

Why work for Adecco?

· Excellent Weekly Pay discussed during screening

· 401(k) Plan

· Skills Training

· Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

IMPORTANT: This job is being recruited for by Adecco's Medical and Science division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.

For opportunities available at Adecco Medical and Science go to www.adeccousa.com/industries/medical-and-science

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/ . The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record

Pay Details: $28.00 to $29.60 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.