Pharmacy Tech IV

Pruitthealth Corporation; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pruitthealth Corporation in Norcross, GA seeks an IV Technician to accurately mix and distribute intravenous medications per physician orders, while maintaining inventory and ensuring compliance with USP 797 guidelines. The role requires meticulous documentation and collaboration with the pharmacy team.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, pharmacy technician certification preferred, strong math and typing skills, and experience in IV room environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of pharmacy practices and USP 797 guidelines.
• Strong math computation abilities.
• Accurate typing at 35 wpm.
• 1 year IV room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter intravenous orders into the pharmacy system per physician orders.
• Maintain adequate inventory of medications and supplies.
• Maintain IV pumps according to policy.
• Adhere to aseptic technique and IV room training.
• Compound large-volume IV medications.
• Prepare small-volume admixtures for intermittent use.
• Compound chemotherapy and TPN solutions.
• Prepare IV medications for delivery in proper packaging.
• Maintain compounding logs and patient information sheets.
• Document monthly medication storage inspections; replace outdated drugs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Aseptic technique

IV compounding procedures

Mathematical computations

Typing speed 35 wpm

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Description

Job Purpose

The IV Technician is responsible for using aseptic techniques to competently mix and distribute intravenous medication orders per physician orders according to established policies, procedures and protocols. The individual in this position must be able to maintain and rotate adequate inventory of medications, IV pumps, and supplies according to established policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for completing and documenting all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly.Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Enter orders for intravenous medication in pharmacy computer system per physician order according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• 2. Maintains adequate inventory of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
• 3. Maintains IV pumps according to established policies and procedures.
• 4. Garbs in compliance with USP <797> guidelines and company policy whencompounding.
• 5. Compound large-volume intravenous medications.
• 6. Compound small volume admixture solutions for intermittent administration.
• 7. Compound chemotherapeutic agents.
• 8. Compound total parenteral nutrition solutions.
• 9. Prepares intravenous medications for delivery in appropriate packaging system.
• 10.Maintains compounding logs and patient information sheets.Filedocumentation in appropriate locations.
• 11.Maintains cleanliness of cleanroom and anteroom.
• 12.Documents environmental monitoring of cleanroom and anteroom accordingto established schedule.
• 13.Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly; identify and replace outdated and unusable drugs.

Qualifications

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.
• Ability to work as team member.
• Basic understanding of computer technology.
• Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures.
• Demonstrates sound judgment consistent with training and academicbackground.
• Aseptic technique and IV room training.
• Knowledge of Standard Precautions.
• Knowledge of USP 797 Guidelines.
• Strong mathematical computation skills.
• Accurate typing skills (35 words per minute).
• 1 year experience in IV room preferred

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