Infusion Pharmacy Technician

Description

To assist the pharmacist in the daily functions of the pharmacy department. Compound medication orders and package appropriately and accurately for patient delivery. Maintain appropriate medication and supply inventory.

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 1 year of pharmacy experience preferred.
• Experience in Home Infusion, Hospital, and/or 797 Clean Room Practices preferred but not required.
• Required Certifications/Licensures:
  Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) within 12 months of hire and Technician Registration with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self‑education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in‑services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic Computer Skills

• General environment:
  Works in a well‑lighted, air‑conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another or different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime.

• Have near normal hearing:
  Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice.
• Have near normal vision:
  Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors.
• Have good manual dexterity.
• Have good eye‑hand foot coordination.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion.
• Continuously within shift (67-100%):
  Standing, Walking.
• Frequently within shift (34-66%):
  Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry greater than 20 lbs. with assistance.
• Occasionally within shift (1-33%):
  Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry greater than 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder.

• In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost‑effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

• Responsible for answering phones and doors.
• Assist in pulling out dates from pharmacy.
• Assist in stock replenishment and maintaining inventory of supplies and medications.
• Fills prescriptions without errors and without delay.
• Receives training of 340B inventory regulations and maintains compliance.
• Filling Rxs/processing/counting/labeling/preparing medications/supplies for delivery, etc…
• Receive prescriptions/gather and process patient information
• Computer processing/adding patients, doctors, drugs, etc…
• Calling Doctor’s office for refills, patient/Rx information –clarification, etc...
• Checking in Rx orders for patient/calling on shorts, overages, order errors, outdates, credits, out of stocks etc. (including the out-front orders when necessary
• Stock Rx dept. daily with supplies/bags/vials, etc...
• Daily orders for inventory/stock.
• Receives training in aseptic technique and performs duties and responsibilities of an IV technician.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and business‑related…