IV Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Great new Career Opportunity in Long-Term Care Pharmacy!

Now Hiring -  IV Pharmacy Technician -  Marlborough, MA

Hours: 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM Monday - Friday (Rotating Weekends) 

The IV Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Assist with delivery coordination

• Accurately maintains patient profile charts

• Maintain a clean organized work area

• Answers the phone properly and assists customers with the proper guidance

• Restock Shelves

• Maintains accurate and complete documentation for the dispensing of intravenous products, ancillary supplies and infusion devices

• Is familiar with, understands, and participates appropriately with the workflow process from start to finish: intake, labeling, packaging and delivery.

• Monitors and maintains predetermined inventory stock and disposes of unused and expired intravenous medications and supplies.

• Performs the daily, weekly, and monthly quality control systems developed for the Sterile Products Complex.

• Logs appropriate temperatures daily and alerts management of any temperatures out of specification.

• Performs restocking of the various IV Supply Kits, back up kits, and code trays.

• Is familiar with the various pieces of Biomedical equipment (i.e. infusion pumps) and their dispensing, tracking and recalling and can assist with cleaning and calibration

• Prepares parenteral products under the direction of the Registered Pharmacist, utilizing aseptic technique adhering to USP 797 guidelines in accordance with policy

• Conducts quality assurance tests on parenteral products prepared in the Sterile Products Complex when requested

• Understands the meaning of hazard codes, can interpret MSDS, and utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) accordingly

• Understands the proper handling and disposal of hazardous drugs

• Demonstrates proper ability to interpret and follow formulas for compounding properly

• Demonstrates proper use, maintenance, and calibration of all equipment, when required

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Professional Experience:

• Must be a State Registered Pharmacy Technician, PTCB preferred

• 1+ years of IV Pharmacy experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills 

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