Compounding Pharmacy Technician

CommonSpirit Health•Lexington, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

AmeriMed Infusion Pharmacy is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received: at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch. Job Summary and Responsibilities AmeriMed Infusion Pharmacy NOW HIRING - Compounding Pharmacy Technician - Lexington, KY Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM NO WEEKENDS At AmeriMed Infusion Pharmacy , we strive to embody our mission of delivering hope and healing to those we serve. Under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist, the Compounding Pharmacy Technician measures and compounds medication, maintains patient records, and performs those duties deemed acceptable by the State Board of Pharmacy. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
State pharmacy technician licensure in the state employed.
Obtains national certification within 12 months of employment .
Compounding Pharmacy Technician - Six months of sterile IV Compounding pharmacy technician experience.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent math skills.
Excellent communication skills, flexibility and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Self-directed with excellent time management skills and ability to work independently.
Working knowledge of medical technology.
Availability for full-time, regular day time hours and ability to work on-call hours.

Responsibilities

Maintains State and National Pharmacy Technician Certification. If not CPhT certified, must obtain an approved national certification to practice in the state working within 12 months of the hire date.
Assists with the orientation and training of pharmacy personnel.
Must be able to work with insurance providers and medical providers, including billing insurance providers and performing necessary follow-up.
Programs or double checks IV pump settings for accuracy prior to delivery.
Completes yearly ACHC assessments of compounding standards successfully.
Under the supervision of the Pharmacist, prepares the prescription for filling, stages the prescription and products for the pharmacist, and compounds the prescription under direct supervision.
Cleans and calibrates compounding equipment per manufacturer’s guidelines and policy and procedures (if applicable).
Demonstrates ability to perform sterile compounding per strict USP 797 guidelines and maintains up to date knowledge of USP 797 guidelines.
Communicates with patients about supply and deliveries of medications.
Coordinates continuation or discontinuation of services, processes refill prescriptions, and documents in the patients’ records.
Utilizes administrative and clinical knowledge to assist Pharmacists in providing medication and other health care products to patients.
Assists in the preparation of I.V. medications and supplies for clients and maintains a clean and organized pharmacy.
Responsible for executing all processes in the production of compounded sterile preparations, while strictly adhering to USP 797 regulations and departments Standard Operating Procedures.