Home Infusion IV Pharmacy Technician 3 - Relief

This position provides technical support to pharmacists in a home infusion pharmacy setting. You will prepare intravenous admixtures, unit doses, and home infusion deliveries while maintaining strict accountability and accuracy in standard operations procedures. Working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, you will ensure the safe and proper distribution of medications to home infusion patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix, and compound sterile medications, including chemotherapy, following aseptic procedure guidelines
• Maintain cleanliness and sterility of USP ISO 5, 7, and 8 areas through daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning
• Prepare and package medication and supplies for patient deliveries
• Organize and restock work areas during and prior to end of shift, and remove expired medication
• Coordinate patient care by answering telephone, filing, and medication profile update and maintenance
• Perform other technician duties as assigned

Schedule

Relief employees must be available to work at least four days per pay period as determined according to department needs. Flexibility in scheduling of shift times is required.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Active State of Oregon pharmacy technician license
• Two years of pharmacy work experience, or equivalent additional education
• Certification from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcareer Association (certification must be maintained)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and understand medical-related terms
• Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical mathematics calculations
• Skill at manipulating small objects, such as needles, syringes, and ampules
• Ability to use mechanical systems for transfer of fluids
• Knowledge of and skill at application of aseptic technique
• Ability to establish priorities in workflow
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work under supervision of diverse pharmacists

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal pharmacy technician training program
• Inpatient and outpatient hospital pharmacy experience
• Medical and scientific nomenclature

Additional Requirements

Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals and noise. Accountability for accuracy is essential to this position.