IV Technician PM

Position Summary

To perform accurate and timely preparation of all prescription orders, including new, refill and intravenous orders under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist. Maintain stock, supplies, and infusion pumps.

Essential Duties

• Understand all the dispensing systems used in the pharmacy and their implications for data entry
• Input all pertinent patient information into the computer system checking entries for accuracy
• Ability to enter new and refill orders and discontinue orders according to facility specific criteria(s) into computer system
• Calculates and/or verifies the correct dosage based on the prescription
• Communicate with physicians for refill approvals when necessary
• Keep current records pertaining to patient medication order updates and changes
• Monitoring incoming order queues and input same into the computer in a timely manner
• Maintain knowledge of all pharmacy labeling requirements
• Courteously assists all customers, internal and external. Assists in answering telephones and provides excellent customer service on the telephone
• Maintain IV emergency kits maintenance, tracking, and restocking
• Cleaning and maintenance of pumps returned from facilities. Maintain record keeping, complete daily pump log and match signatures of receipt from facilities. Log outgoing and incoming IV pumps
• Maintain preventative maintenance on pumps: Monitor stickers on pumps if due for yearly maintenance and repair
• Compound using aseptic techniques
• Stage, and label all completed products compounded such as IV-Piggyback, Hydration fluid, TPN, Pain management. Verify all NDC#s and document correct lot #s in the compounding record
• Send necessary supplies needed for Peripheral, Central, Port A Cath, Groshong, PICC line
• Forward finished products to IV Pharmacist for final review and approval
• Maintain strict attention to detail in prescription filling duties
• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards for work completed
• Any other duties assigned

Education & Experience

• Minimum requirements include education and experience equivalent to completion of High School and pharmacy technician training
• Minimal experience or just graduated acceptable at this level
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be certified as a pharmacy technician as required by state regulations
• Previous experience as an IV technician preferred
• Knowledge of aseptic compounding
• Knowledge of medical terminology and brand/generic medications required
• Must be capable of handling a high volume of work with accuracy and attention to detail

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance