Summary

• Prepares technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. Plays an integral role in the inventory and quality assurance activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules the preparation of sterile admixtures and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the Pharmacist.
• Completes all calculations on product preparation and obtains validation from the Pharmacist before compounding/mixing.
• Compounds sterile admixtures and non-admixtures, including, but not limited to parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, and narcotic analgesics, using an aseptic technique where the state laws permit.
• Ensures compounding/clean room areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures, and USP 797 and USP 800 standards. Documents all activities on appropriate logs.
• Participates in branch management, department and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Adheres to all accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local and federal regulations, and USP 797 and USP 800 standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment.
• Program System: CPR (Home Infusion)

Required Education and Experience

• Successful completion of an approved/accredited pharmacy technician training program; IV certification preferred
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license in state of practice per state regulations
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by the state board of pharmacy in the state of practice
• One to three (1-3) years of related pharmacy experience in a home care setting, retail or pharmacy setting, preferred
• At least one (1) year of aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals in a hospital or home infusion setting
• General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use, and aseptic techniques
• Effective mathematical and communication skills are required.
• Basic pharmacy knowledge of reading and interpreting prescriptions.
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently.
• A Valid driver’s license is preferred.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Minimal driving for patient deliveries may be required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employees must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Duties

• Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician: 1 year (Required)
• Aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person