Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Experienced Pharmacy Technician II specializing in hazardous IV compounding to support daytime pharmacy operations.
• The selected candidate will be responsible for the safe preparation and handling of hazardous sterile medications, including chemotherapy, in accordance with established hospital policies and applicable regulatory standards.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on hazardous IV compounding experience, a strong hospital pharmacy background, and thorough knowledge of USP 797 and USP 800 standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and compound hazardous sterile IV medications, including chemotherapy, under pharmacist supervision.
• Follow established aseptic techniques and hazardous drug handling procedures to ensure medication safety and accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
• Perform appropriate cleaning, disinfection, and decontamination of IV compounding areas and equipment.
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and engineering controls when handling hazardous medications.
• Accurately label, package, and prepare compounded medications for distribution.
• Maintain proper documentation of compounding activities, medication preparation, and quality control procedures.
• Monitor medication inventory, expiration dates, and storage conditions.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely preparation and delivery of medications.
• Follow all hospital policies, infection prevention protocols, and applicable pharmacy regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant sterile compounding environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician License.
• Pharmacy Technician II qualifications.
• Minimum of 2 years of hazardous IV compounding experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Knowledge of USP 797 and USP 800 standards required.
• Knowledge of IV room cleaning procedures required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in aseptic technique and hazardous medication handling.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to patient safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital pharmacy environment.