Pharmacy Technician II Infusion

The Pharmacy Technician II - Infusion , under the direct supervision of the Production Manager or the Senior Director of Pharmaquip, prepares IV admixture solutions accurately, with the highest quality possible and, in a timely manner for clients. The Pharmacy Technician also participates in any other duties related to the dispensing of medications for which the job may require. Reports to the Production Manager.

Education: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Pharmaquip mission, organization and procedures
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical mathematics
• Knowledge of sterile technique and demonstrates aseptic technique proficiency
• Knowledge of infusion nomenclature
• Knowledge for the safety guidelines for handling chemotherapy
• Familiar with equipment and supplies used in home infusion

Skills: 

• Ability to calibrate and use equipment to make IV and nutrition solutions
• Ability to work with computers for data entry and manipulation
• Ability to change from one work project to another quickly as required by the workload
• Ability to do high volume of work with few or no errors 
• Ability to keep good records for all work performed
• Works well in isolation on tasks requiring patience and thoroughness 
• Strong attention to detail, follows protocols or procedures precisely
• Works within the limits of technical practice; practices self supervision and is a self-starter
• Practices teamwork both within the pharmacy department and with the internal customs of JHHCG

Required Licensure, Certification, etc.:

• Registration with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy required.
• National certification-CPhT

Work Experience:

• Six (6) months experience in the last three years as a home or hospital infusion technician preferred