Compounding Pharmacy Technician - Charleston, SC

HOME INFUSION COMPOUNDING TECHNICIAN

Description of Responsibilities

The pharmacy compounding technician assists with the compounding of sterile preparations and the assembly of patient supplies and equipment under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Reporting Relationship

Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)

Scope of Supervision

Responsibilities of the Home Infusion Compounding Technician include the following:

1. Perform sterile compounding per USP 797.

2. Follow all SOPs, USP 797, and Board of Pharmacy regulations and requirements.

3. Clean all work surfaces, equipment, floors, ceilings, and walls according to USP 797 and SOPs.

4. Maintain sterile compounding competencies.

5. Assure that all drugs prepared by the pharmacy are prepared in appropriate containers that are adequately labeled.

6. Monitor and document environmental conditions daily – such as temperatures, humidity, and pressure readings. Notify the PIC immediately when readings are out of range.

7. Accurately maintain On Track Task Logs daily.

8. Manage timely refills to ensure patients receive their treatments without interruption.

9. Upload delivery tickets into Care Tend. Confirm delivery tickets when a signed Admission Agreement is on file.

10. Conduct patient follow-up assessment calls and complete thorough documentation to ensure all pertinent information is recorded.

11. Efficiently order medication to keep inventory well-stocked, and patient needs met.

12. Enter supplies into the inventory system (Vital Systems).

13. Properly store drugs and supplies to uphold safety standards and maintain an organized workspace.

14. Routinely inspect shelves for any supplies that need reordering, preventing any shortages.

15. Conduct a monthly inventory of all supplies stored in the ambulatory infusion suite.

16. Promptly report any misconduct, suspicious, or unethical activities to Human Resources.

17. Build positive relationships with clients by providing attentive, friendly, and proactive support.

18. Exhibit good written and verbal communication with colleagues, supervisors, patients, and referral sources.

19. Assist with quality control and performance improvement activities as directed by the PIC.

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20. Report product incidents as required by company policy.

21. Work as a team with other employees to ensure tasks are completed.

22. Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent.

2. Must be 18 years of age or older.

3. Meet all State Board of Pharmacy requirements.

4. Completion of pharmacy technician training preferred.

5. Experience in compounding or healthcare setting is preferred.

6. Registered with the State Board of Pharmacy if applicable in state(s) of service area(s).

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions in the job description:

1. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit as well as talk and hear.

2. The employee is required to use hands to operate office equipment and vehicles.

3. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.