Pharmacy Technician II - Infusion Therapy

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.

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)
• Cleans and maintains clean room, I.V. preparation area, and pharmacy
  equipment in accordance with NCH policies and procedures, FDA, JC standards, USP 797 & 800 Guidelines and OSHA requirements. (Continuously)
• Participates in annual and quarterly inventories and reconciliation. (Occasionally)
• Picks and Packs drugs and supplies necessary to provide infusion therapy in the home . (Continuously)
• Appropriately and accurately coordinates home prescription delivery which
  includes delivery receipt process and documentation. (Continuously)
• Aids homecare pharmacy department in completing required audits and other
  compliance needs necessary for department operations (Occasionally)
• Replenishes pharmacy stock area and notifies pharmacist or inventory
  coordinators of any problems or concerns. (Continuously)
• Assists in orientation and training for new Homecare Pharmacy Technicians.
  Ensures that the trainees are competent to function in the homecare
  pharmacy area. (Frequently)
• Rotating pharmacy technician on-call responsibility (Continuously)

Education Requirement:

• As required by listed licensure and/or certification 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:

• Must demonstrate ongoing homecare pharmacy infusion technician competencies, knowledge, and skills
• Detail-oriented, patient-centered, demonstrates strong moral character, and aligns with core values.

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in Home Infusion, sterile compounding environment or hospital environment, recommended but not required.
• 1 year of experience at NCH, preferred.

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"