What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at CarepathRx?
CarepathRx transforms hospital pharmacy from a cost center into an active revenue generator through a powerful combination of technology, market-leading pharmacy services and wrap-around services.
Job Details:
The Certified Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the order entry of prescriptions, preparation of intravenous solutions, disposable supplies, and all related activities to support intravenous homecare patients. All duties are assigned under the delegation of a licensed pharmacist.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and compound sterile parenteral/enteral pharmaceutical and chemotherapeutic agents under pharmacist's supervision, demonstrating a commitment to excellence.
- Initiate and complete delivery forms.
- Attend and participate in all patient care meetings and conferences.
- Prepare, record and monitor results for pharmaceutical quality assurance testing.
- Assist in maintaining the pharmacy facility in adherence to policies and procedures for achievement of excellent audit results.
- Responsible for knowing and adhering to policies and procedures governing pharmacy operations.
- Assist pharmacist(s) in inventory procedures including record keeping and ordering.
- Log and shelve incoming inventory.
- Organize assigned work load to best facilitate accomplishments.
- Maintain the confidentiality of patients and their personal information at all times.
- Assist the pharmacists, when requested, in all duties and functions according to standard practices of the profession and state, federal and other applicable laws.
- Participate in continuing education and in-services as requested by management.
- Perform other tasks as requested by pharmacists on duty and supervisor.
Skills & Abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and pharmacy software programs
- Knowledge of basic drug terminology, pharmaceutical evaluation, pharmacology and pharmaceutical law
- Excellent aseptic technique demonstrated on an ongoing basis
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and cooperate with all departments within the home infusion center
- Pharmaceutical quality assurance experience with parenteral products
- Excellent customer service skills
- Infusion pharmacy knowledge
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Active CPhT with nationally recognized program
- Active RPhT with Florida Board of Pharmacy or LPN with Florida Board of Nursing
- At least one year of experience in pharmacy preparations for parenteral/enteral, intravenous antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents
- Proven experience with aseptic technique
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite
CarepathRx provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. Applicants encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Local applicants are encouraged to apply. We maintain a drug-free work environment. Applicants must be eligible to work in this country.
