IV Technician

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

POSITION SUMMARY:
To perform accurate and timely preparation of all prescription orders, including new, refill and intravenous orders under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist. Maintain stock, supplies, and infusion pumps.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Understand all the dispensing systems used in the pharmacy and their implications for data entry
• Input all pertinent patient information into the computer system checking entries for accuracy.
• Ability to enter new and refill orders and discontinue orders according to facility specific criteria(s) into computer system.
• Calculates and/or verifies the correct dosage based on the prescription.
• Communicate with physicians for refill approvals when necessary.
• Keep current records pertaining to patient medication order updates and changes.
• Monitoring incoming order queues and input same into the computer in a timely manner.
• Maintain knowledge of all pharmacy labeling requirements.
• Courteously assists all customers, internal and external. Assists in answering telephones and provides excellent customer service on the telephone.
• Maintain IV emergency kits maintenance, tracking, and restocking.
• Cleaning and maintenance of pumps returned from facilities. Maintain record keeping, complete daily pump log and match signatures of receipt from facilities. Log outgoing and incoming IV pumps.
• Maintain preventative maintenance on pumps: Monitor stickers on pumps if due for yearly maintenance and repair.
• Compound using <797> & <800> aseptic techniques.
• Stage, and label all completed products compounded such as IV-Piggyback, Hydration fluid, TPN, Pain management. Verify all NDC#s and document correct lot #s in the compounding record. Send necessary supplies needed for Peripheral, Central, Port A Cath, Groshong, PICC line. Forward finished products to IV Pharmacist for final review and approval.
• Maintain strict attention to detail in prescription filling duties.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards for work completed.
• Any other duties assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum requirements include education and experience equivalent to completion of High School and pharmacy technician training. Minimal experience or just graduated acceptable at this level.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be certified as a pharmacy technician as required by state regulations.
• Previous experience as a IV technician preferred
• Knowledge of <797> & <800> aseptic compounding
• Knowledge of medical terminology and brand/generic medications required.
• Must be capable of handling a high volume of work with accuracy and attention to detail.