HOME INFUSION PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist the pharmacist in the daily functions of the pharmacy department. Compound medication orders and package appropriately and accurately for patient delivery. Maintain appropriate medication and supply inventory.

GENERAL SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic Computer Skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another or different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS & DEMANDS:

• Have near normal hearing: Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice.
• Have near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors.
• Have good manual dexterity.
• Have good eye-hand foot coordination.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion.
• Continuously within shift (67-100%): Standing, Walking.
• Frequently within shift (34-66%): Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry > 20 lbs. with assistance.
• Occasionally within shift (1-33%): Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry > 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder.

MISSION STATEMENT:

QUALITY HEALTHCARE: In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost-effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Responsible for answering phones and doors.
• Assist in pulling out dates from pharmacy.
• Assist in stock replenishment and maintaining inventory of supplies and medications.
• Fills prescriptions without errors and without delay.
• Receives training of 340B inventory regulations and maintains compliance.
• Filling Rxs/processing/counting/labeling/preparing medications/supplies for delivery, etc…
• Receive prescriptions/gather and process patient information
• Computer processing/adding patients, doctors, drugs, etc…
• Calling Doctor’s office for refills, patient/Rx information –clarification, etc...
• Checking in Rx orders for patient/calling on shorts, overages, order errors, outdates, credits, out of stocks etc. (including the out-front orders when necessary
• Stock Rx dept. daily with supplies/bags/vials, etc...
• Daily orders for inventory/stock.
• Receives training in aseptic technique and performs duties and responsibilities of an IV technician.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and business-related information
• Ensure refrigerator temperature/humidity is checked/recorded daily and clean room