Pharmacy IV Tech II

UKG; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center seeks a Pharmacy IV Technician II to prepare and deliver IV admixtures under pharmacist supervision, accounting for 80-85% of all IV admixture solutions for the facility.

The role includes maintaining the IV admixture room inventory, processing invoices and stock, coordinating controlled drug distribution, training new staff, and ensuring compliance with state, federal and hospital regulations.

Qualifications

• Associates or better in Pharmacy Tech.
• Registered with Virginia Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacy Technician.
• Nationally Certified (CPhT) required.
• One year of Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IV admixtures under pharmacist supervision and deliver to units.
• Maintain IV admixture room inventory and order supplies.
• Process drug returns and inventory control.
• Train new staff in IV admixture techniques.
• Maintain computerized controlled drug inventory per regulations.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

IV admixture handling

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associates or better in Pharmacy Tech

High School diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician training program

Tools

Laminar Flow Hood

Pharmacy software

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $22 USD to $30 USD. The estimated salary range is provided in accordance with Virginia Pay Transparency requirements. Final salary offers are calculated based on job-related factors, including education, experience, location, shift, skills, specialties, and/or other relevant qualifications or criteria.

Description

Summary

The Pharmacy IV Technician II is responsible for preparing and delivering, on overage, 80-85% of all IV admixture solutions for Chesapeake Regional Medical Center while under the supervision of the Pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician II is also responsible for preparing and delivering IV admixtures to clinical units; ordering, receiving, invoicing, and inventorying department supplies and pharmaceuticals (controlled and non-controlled); and coordinating controlled drug distribution with Pharmacy Technician I and other Pharmacy staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

• Prepare IV admixtures while under the supervision of a pharmacist and deliver the prepared solutions to the correct clinical unit
• Maintain inventory in the IV admixture room, including ordering 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 the Laminar Flow Hoods using the proper techniques in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
• Provide the charge technician with accurate records for charging/crediting purposes
• Assist in providing the Pharmacy Director with statistics on discarded IVs every month
• Generate appropriate computer records to fill IV medication charts for nursing units
• Process drug returns from clinical units and return unused medications to stock
• Assist in training new staff in using the proper technique for IV admixture preparation and inventory control
• Maintain computerized controlled drug inventory per state, federal, and hospital regulations
• Order controlled drug inventory from wholesaler per state, federal, and hospital regulations
• Maintain computerized controlled drug inventory per state, federal, and hospital regulations
• Inventory narcotic vault once a month
• Perform random audits on selected narcotics as requested by the Director or Assistant Director
• Perform pharmacy inspection on a monthly basis for expired medications
• Prepare interdepartmental charge report monthly and inventory report annually
• Maintain up-to-date labeling (price updates, reorder points) for all medications within the central pharmacy
• Complete invoices as required by state and federal law
• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform thefunctions.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: High School or GED Equivalent

Preferred Education: Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program

Experience: One (1) or more years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.

Applicantmust be registered with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician. Must be Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Nationally Certified.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Pharmacy Tech.

Preferred

Technical/other training or better in Pre-Pharmacy.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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