Pharmacy Technician

Infu. Care Rx is a leading home infusion provider accredited by URAC and ACHC offering a specialized approach to caring for patients in need of IV therapy and specialty pharmacy services in the homecare setting. We have created an ethical, team oriented, and quality work environment for our employees that cultivates achievement and success.

Job Description : The Pharmacy Technician will facilitate all phases of pharmacy compounding/dispensing while providing patient centric service to include regular interaction with Caregivers, Physicians, and other stakeholders during the execution of these functions. This person will always work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in collaboration with the healthcare team to provide exceptional value to our customers.

They will be a key contributor for all phases of the Specialty Infusion Pharmacy's operation and should be an experienced professional in this segment of care delivery. The successful candidate will perform all duties in accordance with company policy/procedure, state professional standards, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Primary Duties: Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist the Pharmacy Technician will: Assist the pharmacist with the preparation and dispensing of medications and supplies using appropriate techniques. Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations in order to obtain correct dose of medication Demonstrate and incorporate principles of safety, sterile product processing and infection control into daily activities as outlined in organization's policies/procedures.

Dispense products and record in pharmacy management software to generate delivery documents for prescription including ticket and labels. Ensure that a licensed pharmacist on duty properly checks all outgoing prescriptions prior to delivery and participates in patient outreach process. Assist with the selection, packing and delivery of specialty infusion products and services on a patient specific basis.

Contact patients, caregivers, and other stakeholders to determine health, supplies or delivery matters and as needed. Confirm delivery based on company protocols. Assist with recording and maintaining of various pharmacy logs. Ensure that all pharmacy, preparation, and all surfaces are maintained in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Adhere to appropriate safety and quality assurance practices. Comply with state and federal laws Assists with product purchasing, inventory, and equipment management. Coordinate with suppliers and ensure the correct drug products are received from the wholesale company if requested. Verify the accuracy of product orders received.

Checks prices against contract and in the schedule of charges. Assists with the system of tracking infusion pumps and medical equipment. Sterile Compounding

• Where applicable Aseptically prepares all sterile product requests for patients upon receipt of physician orders in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintains appropriate logs and cleaning records of biomedical equipment Carries out various quality assurance procedures and testing specific to sterile compounding as required. Assists with certification of staff and equipment specific to sterile compounding and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Minimum Education, Certification and Experience/Skill Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent Must possess a current and in good standing state license in the state of employment is required. Minimum of (2) years’ experience as a pharmacy technician preferred. Excellent Communication skills including reading, writing, and speaking. Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Ability to compound, prepare and dispense medications/supplies including clean room maintenance. Ability to record and maintain pharmacy records. Understand how to calculate and check for correct doses of medication. Highly Preferred Certification and Experience/Skill Requirements: Experience working in an acute or specialty infusion pharmacy Experience working in a hospital pharmacy Experience with advanced sterile compounding, (Chemo, TPN, Antibiotics plus other complex therapies) Experience with CPR+ Pharmacy Management System Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program certified as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT
• Pharmacy Tech Certification Board or ICPhT
• Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy) Physical Demands: Required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear; required to use hands to operate vehicles and office equipment; must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs; specific vision requirements for this job include: close, distance and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care. Infu. Care Rx is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, marital status, citizenship/immigration status, sex (including pregnancy and relation conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 and older), disability, genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding. Background checks and drug screens are part of our hiring process. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. This position is subject to Florida Clearinghouse Level 2 background screening requirements. Click the link below for more information. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/