Job Summary:

Under general supervision, responsible for providing a variety of supportive duties related to the packaging, storage, recording, and delivery of pharmaceuticals and related supplies.

Job Duties:

• Prepares intravenous (IV) chemotherapy medication using appropriate aseptic technique under pharmacist supervision.
• Receives and stores incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and inform supervisors of stock needs, shortages, and expirations.
• Delivers medications and pharmaceutical supplies to patients, nursing stations and/or clinic areas as needed following safe handling procedures.
• Assists pharmacy staff with maintaining proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
• Assists internal customers by answering simple questions, locating items or referring to the pharmacist for medication information.
• Completes medication use reports for nurse station crash carts, emergency response kits, and automated medication dispensing machines.
• Follows up with the supervising pharmacist to address restock, expired medication, and discrepancies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or GED is required.

Experience:

One (1) year related experience is required.

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

Certification as CPhT, Certified Pharmacy Technician is required.

IV Certification preferred