Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the technician prepares medications, maintains the compounding area and equipment, and monitors inventory.

Job Duties:

• Assists the pharmacist in maintaining federal, state and local laws, accrediting body standards, and Policies and Procedures (P&Ps).
• Performs IV admixtures sterility testing in accordance with policy, maintains appropriate documentation.
• Assists the pharmacists in the preparation and labeling of medications as allowed by law.
• Prepares sterile parenterals following appropriate aseptic technique and obtaining required checks by pharmacists and
• Appropriate assembly of drugs and supplies by matching codes and quantities from the compounding document,
• Correct labeling of product,
• Checking the final product for the absence of particulate matter and container integrity and
• Ensuring compounded product gets matched to the right delivery just prior to shipping.
• Conducts quality control and sterility testing.
• Assists the pharmacist in maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Orders, receives and stores medications and supplies.
• Performs physical inventories according to (P&Ps).
• Maintains pharmacy records including filing and documenting required information on dispensing records.
• Maintains and tracks DME and other equipment including cleaning and calibration activities.
• Cleans work areas routinely in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Communicates appropriately with all members of the healthcare team.
• Documents appropriately according to AristaCare P&Ps, all activities using required paperwork (logs).
• Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities education programs and department/branch meetings.
• Serves as Process Owner as assigned.
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher in Business Administration or related field

 Experience: 

• One year of IV experience and/or training’ or equivalent combination of education and experience

 Credential/Licensure Required:

• Some states require a pharmacy technician certificate or license. Under no circumstances may a pharmacy technician mix medications or provide service without a licensed pharmacist present.
• Current CPR certification required if involved with direct patient care.

Compensation

$21-22.25 per hour.

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience, and education.  

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state, and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.