Pharmacy Compounding Technician

Humana • Miramar, FL

365d • $40,000 - $52,300

About The Position

The Pharmacy Compound Technician assists the Pharmacist by filling physician orders for medications for oral and injectable use; mixes IV admixture solutions as required using aseptic technique in the Laminar Air Flow hood or Biological hood; type labels, prepares and files charge slips and performs other related duties.

Requirements

• High School diploma or the equivalent.
• One (1) year related pharmacy experience and graduate of certified training pharmacy technician school. Certification required.
• Education in all age groups ranging from newborn to the geriatric population obtained either in school education, experience or subsequent training.
• Appropriate certificates or licenses required for the position. Must be Registered and Certified Pharmacy Technicians (RPhT and CPhT).
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Automated pharmacy systems knowledge.
• Demonstrates IV Laminar Flow Hood, proficiency preparing within chemo hood.

Nice To Haves

• Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Pharmacist in providing medication, drug information and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians and other companies' personnel.
• Prepares intravenous solutions and admixtures under appropriate sterile conditions including appropriate attire and safety conditions.
• Prepares chemotherapeutic medication under appropriate sterile conditions including appropriate attire and safety conditions.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and reorders them accordingly.
• Aids in the training of Pharmacy Technician students or new employees.
• Assists the Pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care for patients ranging in age from newborn to the elderly.
• Receives and stores incoming deliveries of medication and supplies.
• Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and CQI activities.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Maintains the Pharmacy Department in a clean and orderly manner.
• Performs other pharmacy-related duties as requested or required.
• Demonstrates ability to calculate figures and amounts relating to dosage calculations when filing various prescriptions.
• Demonstrates ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and diagram form.
• Demonstrates ability to deal with problems involving several variables in particular situations.
• Recognizes inappropriate dosing based in available dosage forms for various age groups.
• Performs assigned quality control activities on schedule.
• Performs assigned training activities successfully.
• Maintains professional, helpful and courteous relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Assists with activities to ensure compliance with all state and The Joint Commission (TJC) record maintenance requirements.
• Maintains and records all applicable pharmacy logs.
• Performs all required cleaning and disinfecting tasks in the pharmacy area, ante room, chemo room and buffer room.
• Performs all cleaning, organizing and maintenance of pharmacy area, including counter, medication shelves, transporting carts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Company and personal holidays
• Volunteer time off
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Many other opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees