Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Home Infusion

Job Duties

• Prepare and compound sterile parenteral/enteral pharmaceutical and chemotherapeutic agents under pharmacist's supervision, demonstrating a commitment to excellence.
• Perform accurate prescription order entry processes that are held for pharmacist’s review and authorization.
• Initiate and complete delivery forms.
• Attend and participate in all patient care meetings and conferences.
• Prepare, record and monitor results for pharmaceutical quality assurance testing.
• Assist in maintaining the pharmacy facility in adherence to Policy and Procedures for achievement of excellent audit results.
• Responsible for knowing and adhering to Policy and Procedures governing pharmacy operations.
• Assist pharmacist(s) in inventory procedures including record keeping and ordering.
• Log and shelve incoming inventory.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients and their personal information at all times.
• Assist the pharmacists, when requested, in all duties and functions according to standard practices of the profession and state, federal and other applicable laws.
• Stays abreast of developments in field of home infusion therapy.
• Attends continuing education/workshops recommended by the State-Board of Pharmacy and accrediting agency.
• Participate in any continuing education and inservices as requested by management.
• Perform other tasks as requested by pharmacists on duty and supervisor.

Requirements

• Education Required – High School diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a pharmacy technician training program
• Work Experience Required – 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Preferred - Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Experience With Parenteral Products.

Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical mathematics.
• Working knowledge of sterile technique and demonstration of aseptic technique proficiency.
• Working knowledge of safety guidelines for handling chemotherapy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Skills to operate standard pharmacy and office equipment.
• Knowledge of basic drug terminology, pharmaceutical evaluation, pharmacology and pharmaceutical law.
• Excellent aseptic technique must be demonstrated on an ongoing basis.
• Strong interpersonal skills.