Pharmacy Technician

**Job Title**:Pharmacy Technician - IV Technician**
**Location**: 3910 Adler Place, Suite 210, Bethlehem, PA 18017

**Shift Type**: Days - IV Technician 11am-7pm

**IV Technician** Job Description:

- May be responsible for cleaning and maintaining Sterile Compounding room and QA as per USP 797 guidelines for a high-risk pharmacy and state law as directed by supervisor.
- Works under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, fills prescriptions and prepares Sterile Compounding according to standards of quality, customer service, productivity guidelines and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
- Knowledge of Long-Term Care and Alere high risk pregnancy medications.
- May be responsible for staging, preparing, filling orders for residents at long term care facilities.
- Responsible for staging, preparing, filling orders for Alere, high-risk pregnant women.
- May be responsible for compounding Sterile Compounding orders and syringes for Alere in a Class 100 clean room including compounding medications from non-sterile powders as directed by Pharmacists, IV Supervisor, and/or Director of Pharmacy.
- May be responsible for data entry and to assist pharmacist with calling nursing home and/or Alere for refill orders.
- Responsible for maintaining, cleaning and accountability of pumps.
- Responsible for filing, answering phones, and stocking areas in the IV department as appropriate and as directed by supervisor.
- Works with Lead IV Technician in maintaining a clean/safe work environment, checking equipment for calibration, safety, and cleanliness.
- Responsible for replenishment and maintenance of Emergency Drug Kits (EDK) provided to Long Term Care Facilities.
- Responsible for communicating with Pharmacist or Supervisor, or Lead Technician with any concerns regarding USP 797 and Operations.
- May be responsible for shipping and tracking Alere packages through overnight 3rd party logistics company.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 6 months - 1 year of IV pharmacy technician experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Licenses/Certifications: As required by state regulations.

**Job Type**: Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Physical setting:

- Long term care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

- Bethlehem, PA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: On the road