Admixture Technician I - IV Therapy

Job Requirements

Position Summary

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by assisting pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist

Primary Accountabilities

• Fills physician orders or stock requisitions accurately.
• Preparation of intravenous admixtures (including but not limited to, chemotherapy and biologics) using aseptic technique and safe handling for hazardous drugs.
• Replenishes medications accurately.
• Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.
• Attends pharmacy staff meetings and reads pertinent email communication.
• Participates in orientation, education, and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials as assigned.
• Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements.
• Maintains patient and department/hospital confidentiality.
• Maintain Technician Registration.
• Generates reports as required.
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately. Files documentation in appropriate locations.
• Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned.
• Maintain Controlled Substance logs
• Label all medications in accordance with departmental policies and federal/local standards.
• Maintain and replenish emergency medication boxes.
• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Directs calls to appropriate personnel.
• Answers requests at the window.
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication
• Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well organized. Keeps pharmacy equipment clean.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintains patient and Department/Hospital confidentiality
• Works closely with team members to reschedule patients due to unobtainable authorizations and appointments that are out of sequence with treatment plan.
• Queuing of patient for appointments based on treatment plan and ordering of medications
• Use of EMR to verify treatment plan
• Maintains cost effective drug inventory
• Provides monthly inventory reports to reflect cost changes to inventory
• Weekly inventory of medication cabinets
• Maintains IV mixing equipment including but not limited to mixing hoods, ante room and other areas involved in pharmacy.
• Maintain sample logs and medications.
• Ability to work independently.
• Patience, positive attitude, cooperation, works well with others, friendly, problem solving skills, analytical skills, attention to detail - thoroughness.
• Attention to accuracy, organized, good communications skills (orally and in writing), ability to handle and work well under stress.
• Good listening skills, good social skills, perform multiple tasks at one time, and are able to make quick accurate decisions.
• Ability to evaluate medical literature.

Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Licensure: Current State of Florida Pharmacy Technician registration or current State of Florida Pharmacy Intern registration required.
• Certification: National pharmacy technician certification by the PTCB preferred
• Work Experience: IV admixture experience required
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Computer skills to support distribution systems required
• At least 5 years of technician experience
• Availability to work Monday through Friday.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers. Good hand and wrist dexterity to enable typing and/or computer work for 8-10 hours/day.
• Able to verbalize, read and follow instructions as written or placed in EMR.
• Ability to work in noisy distracting atmosphere, to handle frequent interruptions, to adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Handle large volumes of work for long periods of time.
• Walk, bend, stoop, twist, sit, stand for long periods of time, 8-10 hours a day.
• May require lifting and carrying light loads (Up to 40 lbs.)

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together,

we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our

associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule : Full-Time

Shift Times : 800am_500pm

Paygrade : PG-27