Pharmacy Technician - Infusion

AIS Healthcare•Garden Grove, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to practice pharmacy in patient centric environment as an integral part of a clinical team? Working an 8:30-5:00pm shift and not standing entire time. No weekends. Here’s your opportunity! at Advanced Infusion Care we offer just that, a technician role with a team that is all about caring for the infusion patient. AIS Healthcare is the leading provider of Targeted Drug Delivery (TDD) and Infusion Care With our diverse culture, and our values around Innovation, Stewardship, and Unity, we are committed to Advancing Quality and Improving Lives. We are dedicated to doing more for our patients by providing quality products and services that enhance the entire care experience. AIC is a branch of AIS Healthcare offering great benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance, long term disability insurance, life insurance, generous vacation package, 401K plan with employer match, growth, and more! AIC (Advanced Infusion Care) is looking for a customer service oriented and motivated individual for the role of Pharmacy Technician. A full description of essential duties and responsibilities for the role, as well as education/experience and qualification requirements, are outlined below. Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm PCT; Monday - Friday Address: 10521 Garden Grove Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92843 Wage: $19.00 to $26.00 an hour based on years of experience The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting with compounding of sterile preparations and the assembly of patient supplies and equipment under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. The pharmacy technician also assists with quality control, maintenance and cleaning of the pharmacy work areas, as described in the Pharmacy Policy and Procedures Manual, and performance improvement activities as directed by the pharmacy manager.

Requirements

Must pass all pharmacy and sterile compounding competencies within the first 90 days of employment.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in the workplace.
Demonstrate extreme attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Basic computer proficiency.
Knowledge in the use of Microsoft applications.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent is required.
Registration with the practicing state's Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire is required.
Completion of pharmacy technician training and certified through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Pharmacy Technician Association, required, with certification to be completed within 12 months of employment.
Laboratory or healthcare experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Recognizes patients' rights and responsibilities and supports them in the performance of job duties; respects patient's rights to privacy and confidentiality.
Prepares, packages, and distributes medications prescribed by physicians.
Prepares and dispenses Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPNs) and prescription IV drug therapy and supplies for home infusion patients in an accurate and timely fashion in accordance with all legal requirements.
Ensures sterile and precise preparations of hazardous and non-hazardous IV drug therapy to promote health and safety of patients and to prevent exposure of hazardous chemicals to employees.
Continually maintains IV room and surrounding pharmacy area to ensure a clean, well-stocked condition.
Maintains "staging" area to set up drug and supply orders for preparation by staff in the clean room.
Sets up TPN Compounder prior to use.
Calibrates pumps daily for base solutions.
Accurately compounds and checks compounded sterile products.
Obtains, interprets, and evaluates all physician medication orders.
Verifies accuracy of dispensing, medical, and laboratory data.
Assists with labeling to complete IV therapy work orders.
Accurately maintains all legally required records.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Participates in patient evaluations.
Assists the supervisor in training of new staff and provides appropriate feedback as necessary.
Assists pharmacists, physicians, nursing, and clinical personnel with pharmacy services.
Maintains department facilities, equipment, and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff.
Follows and assists in inventory control procedures.
Completes paperwork and computer related duties.
Shares knowledge gained with other staff members and works as a team member.
Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.