IV Pharmacy Technician at Oncology Consultants P A

Sugar Land, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Certification, IV Certification, Aseptic Technique, Mathematical Calculations, Personal Protective Equipment, Drug Preparation, Equipment Management, Drug Inventory Management, Drug Audits, Mentoring, Supply Management, Communication, Research, Collaboration, Training, Compatibility Identification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description SUMMARY: The primary role of the Pharmacy Technician Non-Pharm is to prepare the pharmaceutical agents ordered in the correct dose, for the correct patient, and to provide those drugs to the clinical staff for administration. The Pharmacy Technician role also includes direct technical procedures of drug admixture and preparation and the supply and equipment management activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Make sure the correct dosage is prepared for the correct patient. Coordinates the transfer of drugs and supplies to satellite office staff as needed. Compares the current price lists for all drugs and supply items ordered by the practice. reviews each shipping invoice and compares the invoice with the billing documents for each location. The prices are verified with the current price list, and any discrepancies are detailed on the billing invoice. Along with the clinical director, responsible for conducting annual competency assessments for all OC Pharmacy Technicians using the clinical competency checklist defined by OC. The clinical competency of the Lead Pharmacy Technician will be assessed annually by the Clinical Director using the same defined competency checklist. Technical Procedures: Utilizes aseptic technique in medication preparation Performs mathematical calculations to convert drug concentration to dosage desired correctly and efficiently Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment in the preparation of chemotherapy agents Demonstrates technical skills required for drug preparation and ability to assemble required equipment Manipulates equipment correctly Utilizes venting and back flow filters appropriately Reconstitutes powders according to manufacturer’s instructions Labels medications clearly Identifies issues of compatibility and stability for the clinical staff Confirms new orders or changes in drug orders with clinical staff Dates, concentration specified, and initials on vials held in storage Verifies expiration dates on drugs and supplies utilized in practice Mentors new nursing staff in drug preparation procedures Supply Management: Lynx system functions, as required for medication management Withdraw Return Inventory Load Unload Edit pocket levels Refill Reorder reports Inventory reports Activity reports Archiving 2. Monthly inventory of supplies not loaded in Lynx system 3. Communicate reorders for supplies from OTN / outside suppliers PRN to nurse manager 4. Check in supplies, verify invoices 5. Transfer supplies to main office PRN Administrative Responsibilities: Maintain current product price lists Justify invoice / bill / pricing Maintain patient education material files Oversee and manage drug inventory in all clinics Max/Min in Lynx Manually order drugs not on auto-ship Drug Audits Collaborate with BO on monthly drug audits Investigate errors in lynx Facilitate drug replacement Train new pharmacy technicians Serve as resource to pharm techs/nurses Research drugs Infusystem pump management Superior Labs- manage clinic hood certifications/troubleshoot problems in all clinics Visit other clinics- spot check supplies, drug inventory, etc. Requirements EDUCATION/EXPEREINCE RECQUIREMENTS: Pharmacy Technician Certification: Pharmacy Technicians are expected to maintain their individual Pharmacy certification and are encouraged to achieve and maintain an additional IV Certification. Oncology Consultants will provide reimbursement for fees associated with Continuing education programs targeted to maintain certification. Upon successful IV certification and/or Re-certification, submission of proof of completion and fees paid will be reimbursed to the employee. Experience is a plus

Responsibilities

The IV Pharmacy Technician prepares pharmaceutical agents in the correct dosage for patients and provides them to clinical staff. Responsibilities also include managing drug inventory, conducting competency assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.