Pharmacy Tech IV-PRN

Description:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Performs duties to assist the pharmacist in the procurement, distribution, documentation, and compounding related to drugs, solutions, and equipment to meet the needs of patients and staff. Responsible for being familiar with dosages and volumes of medications and solutions associated with infant, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients as it relates to medication compounding and dispensing. Functions in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations. Responsible as assigned for the admixtures of medications to IV solutions including but not limited to the preparation of unit dose syringes, chemotherapy medications, and compounding of solutions/medications used in the critical care and OR satellite areas. Maintains adequate stock levels in assigned areas.

Required Hours: Day shift / variable, alternating weekends (generally 7am-3:30pm, 8am-4:30pm and 9-5:30pm). Minimum commitment of 3 shifts per month (2 would be on a Saturday/Sunday).

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High school diploma or GED.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
N/A

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registration (current) required with the state Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
IV admixture experience preferred.
IV chemotherapy preparation experience preferred.
PTCB Certification preferred.