Pharmacy Tech

Company: Ascension at Home Together with Compassus Position Summary The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for modeling the 3 Company values of Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence, and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician prepares medications, maintains the compounding area and equipment, and monitors inventory. Position Specific Responsibilities Assists the pharmacists 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 parenteral solutions 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 products. Checking the final product for the absence of particulate matter and container integrity. 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 medication and supplies. Performs physical inventories according to Policy and Procedures. 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 Ministry/InfuScience policy and procedures, 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or GED required. Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred. At least one (1) year of IV experience and/or training highly preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations Some states require an active 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. At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.