Description
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Summary:
The Infusion Pharmacy Technician plays a critical role in supporting the preparation and delivery of sterile infusion medications in a safe, accurate, and timely manner. Working under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this position is responsible for compounding sterile products, maintaining cleanroom and equipment standards, managing inventory for infusion therapies, and ensuring compliance with USP <797>/<800>, state regulations, and organizational policies.
The technician collaborates with pharmacists, nurses, and healthcare providers to meet patient care needs while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and infection control. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Accurately label, package, and prepare infusion products for delivery.
- Prepare and compound sterile infusion medications using proper aseptic technique.
- Maintain cleanroom environments, including adherence to USP <797>/<800> requirements.
- Manage inventory of IV solutions, medications, supplies, and compounding materials.
- Perform checks, logs, and documentation required for regulatory compliance.
- Utilize pharmacy systems and software for order entry, batching, and recordkeeping.
- Coordinate with pharmacists to resolve medication discrepancies or issues.
- Assist with equipment checks, environmental monitoring, and calibration as required.
- Ensure timely preparation and delivery of medications for inpatient, outpatient, or home infusion needs.
- Uphold safety standards, including proper handling of hazardous drugs.
Credentials:
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Required
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
- At least 3 years of previous experience in a healthcare environment, preferably in a community or hospital-based retail environment. (Required)
- Additional experience in obtaining pre-certification in the community retail setting preferred.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
