IV Technician

VIVA USA Inc; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support infusion therapy dispensing and related duties in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes IV admixture work, regulatory compliance, cleanroom sanitation, and inventory control.

Onsite Monday through Friday, typically 40 hours weekly. Hospital or home infusion experience is preferred; a current pharmacy technician license may be required by state regulations. VIVA is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in IV admixture and dispensing.
• Adhere to local, state and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Maintain cleanroom sanitation and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to pertinent local, state, and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Perform sanitation and maintenance of the cleanroom area.
• Perform sanitation, maintenance, and tracking of infusion equipment.
• Perform pharmaceutical infusion compounding activities.
• Participate in pharmacy quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Perform pharmacy inventory control.
• Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA.
• Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary by location.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician licensure

Job description

Position Summary

Performs compounding and any other tasks as required that relate to the dispensing of infusion therapy or as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all pertinent local, state, and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Perform sanitation and maintenance of the cleanroom area.
• Perform sanitation, maintenance, and tracking of infusion equipment.
• Perform pharmaceutical infusion compounding activities.
• Participate in pharmacy quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Perform pharmacy inventory control.
• Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA.
• Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary by location.

Experience

• Minimum (Required) Qualifications: (must be met in order to perform the job at the required level) Prior IV admixture experience preferred
• Graduate of a formal technician training program preferred
• Current pharmacy technician license if required in the state
• Successful completion of the Client IV Technician Training Program
• Preferred Qualifications: (if above and beyond the minimum required) Some pharmacy experience
• Minimum of one year previous hospital or home infusion

PA requires that all Pharm Techs be registered with the Board of Pharmacy.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day. May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day. May be necessary to work extended hours as needed. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required. May need to lift up to thirty (30) pounds on occasion. Visual acuity to see and read fine prints. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear normal voice sounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled, smoke-free internal environment. Work with hazardous materials.

Notes

Onsite as needed Monday through Friday, 8 hour days, 40 hours a week

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status