Pharmacy Technician II - Infusion Therapy

The NCH Homecare Pharmacy Technician performs a variety of general duties assisting the pharmacist with providing drugs, related supplies and equipment to home care patients; prepares intravenous sterile solutions and injectables, assists in maintenance of adequate inventory of supplies in the home environment and their delivery. Demonstrates competencies defined (*) in NCHH Pharmacy Technician responsibilities in providing age-appropriate care to patients from the age of birth through 21 years, and select adult.

Schedule: (Part-Time, Benefits Eligible)

Monday to Friday - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location:

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Maintains certification as a certified pharmacy technician, performs preparation of intravenous admixtures and injectables under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Completes and passes initial and competency tests such as finger touch tests, process simulation tests as well as documentation of hand hygiene.
• Cleans and Maintains clean room, I.V. preparation area, and pharmacy equipment in accordance with NCH policies and procedures, FDA, accreditation standards, USP 797 & 800 Guidelines and OSHA requirements.
• Reconstitutes and compounds injectable and intravenous medications using aseptic technique, performs necessary labeling and control procedures according to USP 797 and 800 standards.
• Picks and Packs Drugs and supplies necessary to provide infusion therapy in the home using the delivery ticket / delivery receipt process and documentation prior to delivery to the home, as well as participation in pharmacy inventory management.
• Pharmacy technicians help monitor home inventory of drugs, supplies and equipment then coordinates appropriate supply provision and delivery to the patient using courier services or insured employee delivered. Deliveries are documented and confirmed with proof of delivery maintained.
• Helps to develop and maintain a current medication list with documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Actively participates in NCH continuous quality assurance and performance improvement activities (including competencies for USP 797 and 800 processes and other oversight regulations, zero hero tracking and reporting, patient case conferences, performance
  improvement teams, customer satisfaction surveys, utilization review activities, etc.)
• Shares in on call responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Education:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience

Licensure:

• Board of Pharmacy Technician License (Registered or Certified). Valid Ohio Driver's license with proof of auto insurance required.

Certifications:

• Certification by PTCP or ExCPT

Skills:

• Aseptic Compounding of Sterile Products Experience: Homecare, Home Infusion or Hospital IV Compounding experience desirable

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifts objects weighing up to 20kg Constantly
• Talking on telephone or in person Occasionally
• Typing on a computer keyboard Frequently
• Standing, Walking, Bending, or Climbing Constantly Sitting Occasionally

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet