Infusion Specialist- FT-Days/Evenings- MHW

At Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), our ever-growing pharmacy career options present unlimited opportunities to individuals passionate about advancing pharmacy practice. As a nationally recognized and respected leader for providing “A-rated” patient care and safety, MHS prides itself on being able to grow and adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of our community and healthcare industry.

Summary:

-Supports pharmacy department infusion and sterile compounding operations

Responsibilities:

Assists with supply and drug inventory management, including inventory system up keeping.

Assists with maintenance of USP environmental monitoring per regulatory guidelines

Assists with education and training of new hires and existing staff requiring cross training in sterile compounding, hazardous compounding, etc.

Able to perform all activities within the pharmacy technician scope of practice

Troubleshoots issues with available automation (i.e. compounder, IV prep software application and automated dispensing devices, etc.).

Gathers, packages and coordinates shipments and returns of supplies and equipment required for medication administration including but not limited to durable medical equipment, drugs, tubing, flushes, disposal containers etc. based on departmental needs

Performs confirmation of product NDC, quantity used and manufacturer to ensure accuracy with billing and reimbursement

Prepares sterile compounded preparations, including specialty and complex drug preparations such as total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy.

Communicates with external customers, patients and caregivers to ensure receipt of all medication therapies and supplies dispensed as needed

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, AUTOMATED IV COMPOUNDERS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MEDICATION FILLS, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, SPECIALTY SOLUTION PREPARATION - INFUSION SPECIALIST, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam (EXCPT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Critical thinking skills, excellent ability to build relationships and interact with various levels of people. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills.Required Work Experience: Three (3) years of infusion experience. Additional Credential Info: Certified pharmacy technician through a nationally accredited organization

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

•  Keyboard Entry = 80%
•  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
•  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
•  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
•  Reaching = 20%
•  Sitting = 80%
•  Computer Monitor = 80%

Shift:

Evenings

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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