Quincy Medical Group is seeking an IV Technician/Purchaser to support safe and efficient medication preparation while ensuring the pharmacy has the medications and supplies needed for patient care. This role combines hands-on pharmacy support with purchasing, inventory management, and medication supply coordination. You will work closely with pharmacists and other care team members in a pharmacy and medication preparation environment that requires close attention to sterile technique, medication safety, inventory, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and compounding of IV medications under pharmacist supervision and in accordance with established procedures and applicable requirements
- Maintain appropriate sterile technique and follow medication preparation, infection prevention, and safety standards
- Order medications, IV supplies, and other pharmacy inventory based on department needs
- Monitor medication and supply inventory levels and help maintain appropriate stock while minimizing waste and shortages
- Receive and verify medication and supply orders and appropriately store inventory upon arrival
- Monitor expiration dates, product recalls, backorders, shortages, and other inventory concerns and communicate issues to the pharmacist or appropriate team member
- Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and medication records
- Assist with inventory counts, medication storage, organization, and rotation of stock
- Communicate with vendors and internal team members regarding medication availability, purchasing needs, and supply concerns
- Support cost-effective purchasing practices while ensuring necessary medications and supplies remain available for patient care
- Maintain clean, organized, and compliant medication preparation and storage areas
Required Qualifications
- Current Illinois Pharmacy Technician license
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification required within two years of obtaining Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety and accuracy
- Strong organization and inventory management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with pharmacists, vendors, and other team members
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a pharmacy or medical setting
- Previous IV preparation, sterile compounding, purchasing, or medication inventory experience
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Compensation and Benefits
- Base pay range: $16.92 - $25.38 per hour, with actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity
- Additional compensation may be available through bonuses and other incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance
- Access to a mental health benefit at no cost
- Employer provided life and disability insurance
- $5,250 tuition reimbursement per year
- Immediate 401(k) match
- 40 hours paid volunteer time off
- Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met