Pharmacy Technician-Sterile Compounding
Company: Aspen Infusion
Location: Chandler
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:
JOB TITLE: Pharmacy Technician II
EMPLOYER: Twelfth One, LLC dba Aspen Infusion
DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy
REPORTS TO: Director of Pharmacy
PAY RATE: $22-$25 per hour
SUMMARY: Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for assisting the
Pharmacist with filling orders received by the pharmacy. Home
Infusion Pharmacy Technician will perform duties relating to the
filling and dispensing of medications from the pharmacy to the
patient's home or appropriate facility in a prompt and accurate
manner. This technician has advanced knowledge and skills in two or
more specialty areas in the pharmacy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assisting the pharmacist by contacting patients over the phone to
schedule routine medication refill deliveries, track lab results
(for pharmacist review), fax all lab results (after review) to
prescriber office, RX claim adjudication and other day to day
activities under the direct supervision of the pharmacist.
Support the clinical pharmacist by providing superior customer
service to ensure timely delivery of patients' medication to their
homes.
Report any misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities to the
Compliance Officer.
Represent the company in a professional and courteous manner in all
interactions with patients.
Manage the daily schedule for patient deliveries, manage inventory,
and create delivery tickets with individualized patient supplies
based on appropriate therapy.
Assist with ongoing patients and also new admissions to review new
referrals to ensure all necessary documentation is included prior
to pharmacist review.
Compound, dispense, and package medications under the direction of
the on-duty pharmacist.
Ensure compliance with all licensure and federal, state, and local
laws and regulations; observe the company's policies on ''best
practices''.
Assist in resolving patient concerns and complaints.
Assume on-call responsibilities in accordance with company
guidelines.
Report product incidents as required in accordance with company
policy.
Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection
agencies.
Participate in the company's Performance Improvement program as
requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.
Participate in company committees when requested.
Participate in in-service education programs provided by the
company.
Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job
responsibilities and Pharmacy Technician certification
requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Pharmacist.
The following functions require the professional judgment of a
pharmacist and may not be performed by a company technician:
Acceptance of verbal prescriptions.
Certification of filled prescriptions.
Weighing or measuring active drug ingredients without verification
by a pharmacist.
Reconstitution of prefabricated medication without verification by
a pharmacist.
Entry of orders into the computer system without verification by
the pharmacist.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred at least one (1) year of sterile compounding experience
in a USP 797 compliant cleanroom OR one (1) year of aseptic
preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals in a hospital or
home infusion setting.
USP 797 Sterile Compounding Training certificate or on-the-job
training in sterile compounding is highly preferred.
Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate
records.
Ability to evaluate options and make efficient decisions.
Current license/certification as a Certified Pharmacy
Technician
Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy
laws, rules, and regulations.
Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets and use
of the internet, as well as word processing, and efficient use of
the internet and e-mail.
COMPETENCIES:
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time;
Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at
meetings and appointments on time.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer
situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer
feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and
assistance; Meets commitments.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management
direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments;
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an
alternate plan.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well
to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates
in meetings.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits
objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes
feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts
success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group
commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to
succeed.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits
work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs;
Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret
written information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Continually required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.
Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic
chemicals
Occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or
infectious materials
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate.
The employee must occasionally lift and /or move 30 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close
vision; Distance vision; Depth perception and the ability to adjust
focus
"Aspen Infusion mandates that all employees be fully vaccinated
against Covid-19, and provide proof of vaccination with the
acceptance of an offer. As with all identifiable medical
information, Aspen Infusion will safeguard information concerning
Covid-19 vaccinations in accordance with applicable law."
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Keywords: Aspen Infusion, Chandler , Pharmacy Technician-Sterile Compounding, Professions , Chandler, Arizona
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