Pharmacy IV Tech II

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an IV Technician II to prepare and deliver IV admixtures under the supervision of a pharmacist. The technician also handles orders, receiving, invoicing, and inventorying pharmaceuticals and coordinates controlled drug distribution with Pharmacy staff.

Qualifications include High School or GED; preferred completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program; 1+ year of Pharmacy Technician experience; must be registered with the Virginia

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School or GED equivalent.
• Preferred: Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program.
• Experience: 1+ year as a Pharmacy Technician preferred; must be registered with Virginia Board of Pharmacy and be Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Responsibilities

• Prepare IV admixtures under the supervision of a pharmacist and deliver to the correct clinical unit.
• Maintain inventory in the IV admixture room 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 according to hospital policies.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Pharmacy Technician training program

CPhT National Certification

Job 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

• 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 the functions.

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