Pharmacy Technician II - Infusion Therapy

Overview :

Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Schedule : Monday to Friday - 7 AM to 5 PM.

Job Description Summary :

Aids pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of patient medications, sterile products, TPNs, sterile hazardous medications, and supplies in the home infusion pharmacy. Ensures and coordinates the delivery of these medications to patient homes. Pharmacy Technician II demonstrates competency and troubleshooting on pharmacy technologies.

Job Description :

Essential Functions :

• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of and compliance with USP 797, and

800 standards, and other regulatory requirements, which allow safe and

accurate preparation and / or compounding of patient specific medications (IV

and injectable), including reconstitution when applicable. This includes

completing daily, weekly, and monthly documentation of completed tasks in

designated record keeping systems (Continuously)

equipment in accordance with NCH policies and procedures, FDA, JC standards, USP 797 & 800 Guidelines and OSHA requirements. (Continuously)

includes delivery receipt process and documentation. (Continuously)

compliance needs necessary for department operations (Occasionally)

coordinators of any problems or concerns. (Continuously)

Ensures that the trainees are competent to function in the homecare

pharmacy area. (Frequently)

Education Requirement :

Licensure Requirement :

Registered with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Registered

Technician, required.

Certifications :

Certification by examination as a pharmacy technician (CPhT, ExCPT),

required.

Skills :

Experience :

Physical Requirements :

OCCASIONALLY : Biohazard waste, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying : 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Pushing / Pulling : 0-25 lbs, Sitting

FREQUENTLY : Bend / twist, Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens, Decision Making, Lifting / Carrying : 0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Squat / kneel

CONTINUOUSLY : Audible speech, Chemicals / Medications, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing / extending of neck, Hand use : grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand / arm use, Seeing - Far / near, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above :

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M / F / Disability / Vet"