Pharmacy Technician Infusion

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Pharmacy Technician Infusion

Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM

Full Time Benefits

*Must have compounding experience*

Assist the pharmacist in providing safe and quality infusion services to the patient. This may include receiving, entering, processing, preparing, packaging, and delivery of medication, supplies, and equipment. Responsible for procurement, inventory, and restocking of supplies and medications. Responsible for following current regulations to maintain clean and sterile facilities for compounding of sterile products.

Key Accountability

* Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist; process medication and IV orders which may include reviewing orders, retrieving, packaging, labeling, compounding sterile and non-sterile elements, delivering and performing required documentation.

* Procurement of pharmaceuticals and supplies

* Coding of invoices.

* Restock drugs and supplies.

* Deliver medications to patient care areas and pick up orders and/or returned medications.

* Clean pharmacy drug and solution work and storage areas per assigned schedule.

* Check pharmacy drug and IV solution supplies for dates of expiration and remove outdated drugs and supplies according to policy and procedure.

* Answer the telephone, screen and route all incoming telephone calls to the appropriate person or take messages according to office policy and procedure.

* Greet clients providing courteous, caring and professional assistance.

* Perform monthly inventory of drugs.

* Check and document temperatures for fridges, freezers, incubators and take appropriate action if necessary.

* Complete and pass biannual Aseptic technique testing as outlined in P & P in a timely manner.

* Prohibited from conducting evaluations or interpreting any clinical decision. Refers clinical questions to appropriate staff.

* Meets measures as determined and required for job productivity and performance improvement.

* Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.

* Behave in a manner consistent with Mission, Vision, Values and Expectations for Excellence.

* Maintain compliance with OSHA, Accreditation Standards and Risk Management guidelines.

* Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.

* Behave in a manner consistent with all Corporate Compliance policies and procedures.

* Perform other duties as requested by Pharmacy Manager to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the organization.

* Employee is responsible for completion of communication tasks and activities in a timely manner. This would include, but is not limited to: responding to email, voicemail or telephone messages, promptly, accurately, and professionally; attending staff meetings as scheduled or viewing videotapes of those meetings; asking questions of team members and supervisors when needing clarification about various day-to-day issues or patient needs; and reviewing employee communication pieces, to stay aware of UnityPoint at Home programs and initiatives.

Education:

* High School or Vocational School graduate or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

* Experience in retail or clinical pharmacy setting.

* Read, speak and write fluent English and perform simple arithmetic computations.

* Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.

License(s)/Certification(s):

* Registered as a pharmacy technician with Board of Pharmacy prior to commencement of work if already nationally certified (or registered as technician trainee if not yet certified)

* Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.

* Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Strong interpersonal skills.

* Ability to take initiative and exercise nonclinical judgment, decision making and problem solving expertise.

* Ability to work as a collaborative team member.

* Basic knowledge of computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel) and operations.

* Ability to maintain confidential information

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