IV Pharmacy Tech II: Admixtures & Inventory Lead

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to prepare and deliver IV admixtures under pharmacist supervision, supporting clinical units and maintaining the IV room and inventory.

The role includes training new staff, generating medication charts, handling controlled drug inventory, and complying with state and hospital regulations, with opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• Pharmacy Technician training program is preferred.
• One year or more experience as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.
• Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy and be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Responsibilities

• Prepare IV admixtures under the supervision of a pharmacist and deliver to the correct clinical unit.
• Maintain IV admixture room inventory and order supplies from the storeroom.
• Notify the pharmacy buyer of special drugs and supplies needed for the area.
• Clean and organize the IV admixture room and laminar flow hoods per hospital procedures.
• Provide the charge technician with accurate records for charging/crediting purposes.
• Assist in providing statistics on discarded IVs each month to the Pharmacy Director.
• Generate computer records for IV medication charts for nursing units.
• Process drug returns from clinical units and return unused medications to stock.
• Assist in training new staff in IV admixture techniques and inventory control.
• Maintain computerized controlled drug inventory per state, federal, and hospital regulations.
• Order controlled drug inventory from wholesalers per regulations.
• Perform monthly narcotics inventory audits when requested.
• Conduct monthly pharmacy inspections for expired medications.
• Prepare interdepartmental charge reports and annual inventory reports.
• Maintain up-to-date labeling for all medications in the central pharmacy.
• Complete invoices as required by state and federal law.
• Attend hospital-wide orientations and meetings.
• Demonstrate flexibility in work scheduling to ensure patient care.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Pharmacy Technician training program

Virginia Board of Pharmacy registration

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Nationally Certified

Job description

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to prepare and deliver IV admixtures under pharmacist supervision, supporting clinical units and maintaining the IV room and inventory.

The role includes training new staff, generating medication charts, handling controlled drug inventory, and complying with state and hospital regulations, with opportunity for professional growth.