Pharmacy IV Tech II

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center - Chesapeake, VA

Full-time

Chesapeake, VA

Hospitals

About the position

The Pharmacy IV Technician II at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center plays a crucial role in the preparation and delivery of IV admixture solutions, ensuring that 80-85% of all such solutions are accurately prepared and delivered to clinical units under the supervision of a pharmacist. This position is integral to the pharmacy department, requiring a high level of attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols. The technician will be responsible for maintaining the inventory of the IV admixture room, which includes ordering supplies, receiving shipments, and managing both controlled and non-controlled pharmaceuticals. Additionally, the technician will coordinate with Pharmacy Technician I and other pharmacy staff to ensure the proper distribution of controlled drugs. In this role, the technician will also be tasked with cleaning and organizing the IV admixture room and Laminar Flow Hoods, following hospital policies and procedures. Accurate record-keeping is essential, as the technician will provide the charge technician with necessary documentation for charging and crediting purposes, assist in compiling statistics on discarded IVs, and generate computer records for nursing units. The technician will also be involved in training new staff on IV admixture preparation techniques and inventory control, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and hospital regulations regarding controlled drug inventory. The position requires a commitment to maintaining a safe and organized work environment, performing regular audits on narcotics, and ensuring that all medications are properly labeled and accounted for. The technician will also be responsible for preparing interdepartmental charge reports and conducting monthly inspections for expired medications. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary to meet the demands of patient care, and participation in hospital-wide orientations and meetings is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IV admixtures while under the supervision of a pharmacist and deliver the prepared solutions to the correct clinical unit
• Maintain inventory in the IV admixture room, including ordering supplies from the storeroom
• Notify the pharmacy buyer of special drugs and supplies needed for the area
• Clean and organize the IV admixture room and the Laminar Flow Hoods using the proper techniques in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
• Provide the charge technician with accurate records for charging/crediting purposes
• Assist in providing the Pharmacy Director with statistics on discarded IVs every month
• Generate appropriate computer records to fill IV medication charts for nursing units
• Process drug returns from clinical units and return unused medications to stock
• Assist in training new staff in using the proper technique for IV admixture preparation and inventory control
• Maintain computerized controlled drug inventory per state, federal, and hospital regulations
• Order controlled drug inventory from wholesaler per state, federal, and hospital regulations
• Inventory narcotic vault once a month
• Perform random audits on selected narcotics as requested by the Director or Assistant Director
• Perform pharmacy inspection on a monthly basis for expired medications
• Prepare interdepartmental charge report monthly and inventory report annually
• Maintain up-to-date labeling (price updates, reorder points) for all medications within the central pharmacy
• Complete invoices as required by state and federal law
• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician program
• 2+ years as a Pharmacy Technician
• Registered with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician