Infusion Pharmacy Technician- Compounding

PruittHealth; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking an IV Technician to prepare and distribute intravenous medications using aseptic techniques. The role includes maintaining inventory, IV pumps, and ensuring compliance with USP 797 guidelines within a hospital/long-term care environment.

The position requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a willingness to work as part of a team. Certification is preferred and prior IV room experience is desirable. This is an on-site role located in Georgia.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic understanding of computer technology.
• Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures.
• Demonstrates sound judgment consistent with training and academic background.
• Aseptic technique and IV room training.
• Knowledge of USP 797 Guidelines.
• 1 year experience in IV room preferred

Responsibilities

• Enter orders for intravenous medication in pharmacy computer system per physician order according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains adequate inventory of medications and supplies.
• Maintains IV pumps according to established policies and procedures.
• Garbs in compliance with USP 797 guidelines and company policy when compounding.
• Compound large-volume intravenous medications.
• Compound small volume admixture solutions for intermittent administration.
• Compound chemotherapeutic agents.
• Compound total parenteral nutrition solutions.
• Prepares intravenous medications for delivery in appropriate packaging system.
• Maintains compounding logs and patient information sheets; file documentation.

Skills

Aseptic technique

IV room training

Teamwork

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Pharmacy practices knowledge

Sound judgment

Mathematical computation

Typing accuracy

IV room experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Job Purpose

The IV Technician is responsible for using aseptic techniques to competently mix and distribute intravenous medication orders per physician orders according to established policies, procedures and protocols. The individual in this position must be able to maintain and rotate adequate inventory of medications, IV pumps, and supplies according to established policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for completing and documenting all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly.Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Enter orders for intravenous medication in pharmacy computer system per physician order according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
2. Maintains adequate inventory of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
3. Maintains IV pumps according to established policies and procedures.
4. Garbs in compliance with USP <797> guidelines and company policy when compounding.
5. Compound large-volume intravenous medications.
6. Compound small volume admixture solutions for intermittent administration.
7. Compound chemotherapeutic agents.
8. Compound total parenteral nutrition solutions.
9. Prepares intravenous medications for delivery in appropriate packaging system.
10. Maintains compounding logs and patient information sheets. File documentation in appropriate locations.
11. Maintains cleanliness of cleanroom and anteroom.
12. Documents environmental monitoring of cleanroom and anteroom according to established schedule.
13. Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly; identify and replace outdated and unusable drugs.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.
• Ability to work as team member.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic understanding of computer technology.
• Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures.
• Demonstrates sound judgment consistent with training and academic background.
• Aseptic technique and IV room training.
• Knowledge of Standard Precautions.
• Knowledge of USP 797 Guidelines.
• Strong mathematical computation skills.
• Accurate typing skills (35 words per minute).
• 1 year experience in IV room preferred

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