Calling All Pharmacy Technicians:Are you ready to join the team at a top hospital in Gilbert, AZ? With a salary starting at $30.00, Rx relief is looking for the right person to fill an Acute Pharmacy Technician position right now. Rx relief offers a range of various benefits including: health insurance, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) and deferred compensation programs, and more!In this critical position, you will be chiefly responsible for ensuring that the proper medications get to the patients who need them. You will manage and maintain a clean, efficient and secure pharmacy environment, collaborating with a variety of specialists and personnel. Excellent communication, organization and attention to detail will characterize the winning candidate for this position. *Salary dependent upon experience Acute Pharmacy Technician
Job Specifics and Requirements:Area: Gilbert, AZLicensure Requirements: Must have open, active, and in good standingAZ State Pharmacy Technician License Education: HS DiplomaYears of Experience: 2 yearsSetting: AcuteSchedule: Full-TimePay: $30.00Background/ Drug Requirements: Must be willing to submit to a background check, health and drug screen Acute Pharmacy Technician
Job Responsibilities:- Gather all orders and medications, and prep for clean room according to USP 797/800 compliance
- Handle compounding of IV's, TPN's, satellites and chemotherapy
- Execute IV preparation and delivery, including IV compounding and narcotic IV compounding
- Aseptically prepare all sterile admixture requests for patients, upon receipt of physician orders from clinical and infusion centers
- Receive written prescription or refill requests, and verify that information is complete and accurate
- Work closely with other technicians, pharmacists and clinical staff to fill prescribed medication orders and ensure proper distribution and administration in an inpatient setting
- Establish patient profiles and prescription files where appropriate, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
- Keep pharmacist updated on patient or service problems
- Receive, verify and stock inventory, cleaning engagement in shipping process, including preparing packages for shipment
- Order and maintain appropriate stock levels of IV drugs and supplies in compliance with contracts
- Assist with the proper accounting and transfer of IV pharmaceuticals to infusion therapy and oncology cost centers
- Maintain proper storage and security conditions for all drugs
- Restock and manage medication dispensing machines
- Pre-pack bulk medicines, fill bottles with prescribed medications, create and affixing labels
- Sanitize IV room, equipment and hood. Clean, maintain and sterilize equipment or work areas according to approved methods.
- Execute various quality assurance procedures, including inspection, repairs and biological laboratory testing
- Maintain appropriate logs and cleaning records of biomedical equipment
- Arrange preventative maintenance and inspections, as needed
- Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages
- Collaborate directly with oncology and infusion center personnel to identify special needs, drugs and IV medical supplies
- Assemble supplies and arrange for proper delivery or pickup of IV, chemotherapy and home infusion medications and supplies
- Answer telephones and respond to questions or requests
- Perform special duties and projects as required
- Assist the pharmacist in all day-to-day Inpatient duties
About Rx relief
Rx relief is a specialty staffing company providing supplemental pharmacy professionals for all pharmacy practice settings. Voted Best of Staffing by both clients and talent, we provide a customized approach to your career needs as well as comprehensive benefits. Contact us to learn why everything we do is all about YOU! Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $30.00
