L2 Pharm Tech - IV | Pharmacy | Variable | Full Time

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The IV Pharmacy Technician is responsible for sterile compounding using the principles of aseptic technique. Compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) are prepared in compliance with USP 797 utilizing laminar airflow workbenches and/or biological safety cabinets. Tasks include medication and supply inventory management, medication preparation, medication distribution to patient care units and automated dispensing cabinets, regulatory compliance and other tasks necessary to support safe medication distribution.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician or licensed Pharmacist Intern prior to their first day of employment.
• Successful completion of all competencies required for the Pharmacy Technician Level 1 position, including all new hire competencies.
• Demonstrate ability to operate calculator, telecommunication equipment, and computer workstation.
• Successful completion of aseptic technique assessment and other required IV competencies.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of compounding sterile products (including hazardous agents).
• Demonstrate a knowledge of medications including brand and generic names.
• Maintain baseline math competency; perform necessary calculations to accurately prepare medication doses.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws, rules, and regulatory standards.
• Foster a customer oriented and hospitable work environment.
• Facilitate communication within and across departments.
• Demonstrate safety, accuracy, and timeliness when completing work.
• Demonstrate ability to triage work appropriately.
• Must be accessible by telephone; provide and maintain a valid telephone number.

Nice To Haves

• One year of hospital or community pharmacy experience
• Experience with aseptic technique, sterile compounding, and USP 797 requirements
• Completion of Military Hospital Core school and/or Field Medical Service school
• One year (24 credit hours) of college level study which must include successful completion of the following subjects: Algebra, Chemistry, Biology

Responsibilities

• Sterile compounding using the principles of aseptic technique.
• Prepare Compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) in compliance with USP 797 utilizing laminar airflow workbenches and/or biological safety cabinets.
• Medication and supply inventory management.
• Medication preparation.
• Medication distribution to patient care units and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Other tasks necessary to support safe medication distribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees