IV Pharmacy Technician (159168)

A-Line Staffing is now hiring IV Pharmacy Technician in Des Plaines, IL 60018.

The IV Pharmacy Technician would be working for a Major LTC Pharmacy and has career growth potential.

IV Pharmacy Technician Highlights :

MUST HAVE recent IV Pharmacy Tech experience

Location : Des Plaines, IL 60018

Schedule : 11 : 00 am???7 : 30 pm or 12 : 00 pm???8 : 30 pm, with weekend rotation once to twice per month

Pay Range : $22.00???24.00 / hr

IV Pharmacy Technician Overview :

The IV Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Pursuant to specific Board of Pharmacy defined technician tasks, responsibilities may include accurately filling prescriptions, preparing sterile compounding medications, entering computer data, following standard procedures, and complying with regulatory requirements.

IV Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities :

Clean and maintain sterile compounding room and perform QA as per USP 797 / state law requirements

Work under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist to fill prescriptions and prepare sterile compounding

Stage, prep, and fill orders for residents at long-term care facilities and high-risk patients

Compound sterile orders in a Class 100 clean room

Perform order entry and data entry

Assist pharmacists with facility communications

Maintain, clean, and account for pumps

Stock and organize IV department supplies

Replenish and maintain Emergency Drug Kits (EDK) for long-term care facilities

Follow all HIPAA and government regulations

Maintain safety, attendance, and dress code standards

Work with Lead IV Technician to ensure safe equipment calibration and work environment

Overtime, holidays, and weekends may be required

IV Pharmacy Technician Qualifications :

High School diploma or equivalent required

Active state pharmacy technician license / certification required

Minimum of 1 year working as an IV Pharmacy Technician (long-term care preferred)

Knowledge of brand / generic medications, IVs, and prescription filling

Order entry and insurance billing experience required

Data entry skills, analytical ability, multitasking proficiency

Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) required

Strong organization, reliability, and attention to detail

Able to work during inclement weather and different shifts

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Physical Demands :

May sit or stand 7???10 hours per day

Occasional climbing, bending, kneeling, or walking

Extended hours may be required

Long-term care pharmacy open 24 / 7 ??? schedules may change as needed

If you are interested in this IV Pharmacy Technician position, please apply to this posting with Luke H. at A-Line!