Category:

Pharmacy

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for assisting the Pharmacists by preparing sterile IV products in the IV rooms. Also, responsible for stocking and maintaining inventory in the IV areas. Under the direct supervision of the Infusion Pharmacist on duty. Responsible for the assigned shift (Monday thru Friday, 8a until 5p). Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Determines priority of needed IV preparations for the day and compounds or assists in compounding using sterile technique.Reviews inventory levels of IV rooms and of supply area and processes replacement items as necessary.Prepares needed IV products using sterile technique, including calculating needed volumes for both single and multi-additive solutions.Aligns all prepared products with labels and calculations for Pharmacist to check.Assists with filing of patient charts, prescriptions, and other department related materials.Uses computer to run IV labels and prescription labels as necessary.Readies IVs and supplies for delivery and/or mail out.Acts as initial contact to other departments either by phone or personal interaction solving problems or directing to appropriate personnel in a congenial manner.Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Pharmacy Technician Certification graduate is preferred

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

Must be registered with the state of Tennessee within 90 days of employment.

EXPERIENCE:

Ability to perform routine technician duties as acquired through 6 months of on-the-job training, graduate of recognized School of Technology for Pharmacy Technicians, or outside work related experience in sterile products.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.