Pharmacy IV Tech II

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare•Chesapeake, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy IV Technician II is responsible for preparing and delivering, on average, 80-85% of all IV admixture solutions for Chesapeake Regional Medical Center while under the supervision of the Pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician II is also responsible for preparing and delivering IV admixtures to clinical units; ordering, receiving, invoicing, and inventorying department supplies and pharmaceuticals (controlled and non-controlled); and coordinating controlled drug distribution with Pharmacy Technician I and other Pharmacy staff.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician program
2+ years as a Pharmacy Technician
Applicant must be registered with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Education: Not applicable

Responsibilities

Prepare IV admixtures while under the supervision of a pharmacist and deliver the prepared solutions to the correct clinical unit
Maintain inventory in the IV admixture room, including ordering supplies from the storeroom
Notify the pharmacy buyer of special drugs and supplies needed for the area
Clean and organize the IV admixture room and the Laminar Flow Hoods using the proper techniques in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
Provide the charge technician with accurate records for charging/crediting purposes
Assist in providing the Pharmacy Director with statistics on discarded IVs every month
Generate appropriate computer records to fill IV medication charts for nursing units
Process drug returns from clinical units and return unused medications to stock
Assist in training new staff in using the proper technique for IV admixture preparation and inventory control
Maintain computerized controlled drug inventory per state, federal, and hospital regulations
Order controlled drug inventory from wholesaler per state, federal, and hospital regulations
Inventory narcotic vault once a month
Perform random audits on selected narcotics as requested by the Director or Assistant Director
Perform pharmacy inspection on a monthly basis for expired medications
Prepare interdepartmental charge report monthly and inventory report annually
Maintain up-to-date labeling (price updates, reorder points) for all medications within the central pharmacy
Complete invoices as required by state and federal law
Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care