Pharmacy/Technician

Pharmacy IV Technician IIThe Pharmacy IV Technician II is responsible for preparing and delivering, on overage, 80-85% of all IV admixture solutions for Chesapeake Regional Medical Center while under the supervision of the Pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician II is also responsible for preparing and delivering IV admixtures to clinical units; ordering, receiving, invoicing, and inventorying department supplies and pharmaceuticals (controlled and non-controlled); and coordinating controlled drug distribution with Pharmacy Technician I and other Pharmacy staff.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.Prepare IV admixtures while under the supervision of a pharmacist and deliver the prepared solutions to the correct clinical unitMaintain inventory in the IV admixture room, including ordering supplies from the storeroomNotify the pharmacy buyer of special drugs and supplies needed for the areaClean and organize the IV admixture room and the Laminar Flow Hoods using the proper techniques in accordance with hospital policies and proceduresProvide the charge technician with accurate records for charging/crediting purposesAssist in providing the Pharmacy Director with statistics on discarded IVs every monthGenerate appropriate computer records to fill IV medication charts for nursing unitsProcess drug returns from clinical units and return unused medications to stockAssist in training new staff in using the proper technique for IV admixture preparation and inventory controlMaintain computerized controlled drug inventory per state, federal, and hospital regulationsOrder controlled drug inventory from wholesaler per state, federal, and hospital regulationsInventory narcotic vault once a monthPerform random audits on selected narcotics as requested by the Director or Assistant DirectorPerform pharmacy inspection on a monthly basis for expired medicationsPrepare interdepartmental charge report monthly and inventory report annuallyMaintain up-to-date labeling (price updates, reorder points) for all medications within the central pharmacyComplete invoices as required by state and federal lawAttend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-servicesDemonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient careQualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.Education and ExperienceMinimum Required Education: High School or GED EquivalentPreferred Education: Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician training programExperience: One (1) or more years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.Applicant must be registered with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician. Must be Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Nationally Certified.QualificationsAssociates or better in Pharmacy Tech.Technical/other training or better in Pre-Pharmacy.Pharmacy Tech CertificationEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.