Pharmacy IV Tech II (FLEXI)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Pharmacy IV Technician II to prepare and deliver IV admixtures under pharmacist supervision. The role also handles ordering, receiving, invoicing, and inventorying department supplies and pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances.

The technician will coordinate drug distribution with Pharmacy staff, maintain IV room inventory, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while supporting staff training and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program.
• One year or more of Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IV admixtures under pharmacist supervision and deliver to correct clinical unit.
• Maintain IV admixture room inventory and order supplies from storeroom.
• Notify pharmacy buyer of special drugs and supplies needed for the area.
• Clean and organize IV room and Laminar Flow Hoods per hospital policies.
• Provide accurate records for charging/crediting purposes.
• Assist Pharmacy Director with monthly statistics on discarded IVs.
• Generate computer records to fill IV medication charts for nursing units.
• Process drug returns from units and return unused medications to stock.
• Assist in training new staff on IV admixture preparation and inventory control.
• Maintain computerized controlled drug inventory per state, federal, and hospital regulations.
• Order controlled drug inventory from wholesaler per regulations.
• Inventory narcotic vault monthly and perform random audits as requested.
• Conduct monthly pharmacy inspections for expired medications.
• Prepare interdepartmental charge reports monthly and inventory reports annually.
• Maintain up-to-date labeling for all medications in central pharmacy.
• Complete invoices as required by state and federal law.
• Attend hospital orientations and meetings; support flexible scheduling for patient care.

Skills

IV admixtures

Inventory management

Documentation/billing

Staff training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician training program

Tools

Laminar Flow Hood

Pharmacy computer system

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

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 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.