Pharmacy Technician / IV Technician

Pharmacy Technician / IV Technician

Requirements

• California Pharmacy Technician License
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months – 1 year of IV pharmacy technician experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Licenses/Certifications: As required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• May be responsible for cleaning and maintaining Sterile Compounding room and QA as per USP 797 guidelines for a high-risk pharmacy and state law as directed by supervisor.
• Works under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, fills prescriptions and prepares Sterile Compounding according to standards of quality, customer service, productivity guidelines and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Knowledge of Long-Term Care and Alere high risk pregnancy medications.
• May be responsible for staging, preparing, filling orders for residents at long term care facilities.
• Responsible for staging, preparing, filling orders for Alere, high-risk pregnant women.
• May be responsible for compounding Sterile Compounding orders and syringes for Alere in a Class 100 clean room including compounding medications from non-sterile powders as directed by Pharmacists, IV Supervisor, and/or Director of Pharmacy.
• May be responsible for data entry and to assist pharmacist with calling nursing home and/or Alere for refill orders.
• Responsible for maintaining, cleaning and accountability of pumps.
• Responsible for filing, answering phones, and stocking areas in the IV department as appropriate and as directed by supervisor.
• Works with Lead IV Technician in maintaining a clean/safe work environment, checking equipment for calibration, safety, and cleanliness.
• Responsible for replenishment and maintenance of Emergency Drug Kits (EDK) provided to Long Term Care Facilities.
• Responsible for communicating with Pharmacist or Supervisor, or Lead Technician with any concerns regarding USP 797 and Operations.
• May be responsible for shipping and tracking Alere packages through overnight 3rd party logistics company.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.