IV Medication Preparation Specialist Job Description

The purpose of this role is to support the safe and accurate preparation of IV medications for patients.

• This involves compounding or admixing intravenous medications, including chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy, under the supervision of medical oncologists and oncology RNs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Compounding IV medications: Measuring and mixing medications, sterile solutions, and additives according to established protocols and guidelines while maintaining aseptic techniques.
2. Labeling and packaging: Ensuring that all necessary information, such as patient name, medication name, dosage, and expiration date, is clearly indicated on compounded IV medications.
3. Inventory management: Monitoring and maintaining inventory levels of IV medications, quantities, lot numbers/expiration date accuracy, supplies, and equipment.
4. Quality control: Adhering to quality control standards and procedures to ensure the accuracy, sterility, and safety of compounded IV medications.
5. Environmental monitoring: Maintaining both environmental controls (such as filling out appropriate logs, daily/monthly cleaning) and personnel controls (such as donning appropriate PPE).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of pharmacy practices, procedures, medication, and supplies.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer, and patient service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.

Required Experience, Education, and/or Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician training program.
• Minimum two years' experience in compounding IV admixtures, preferably including IV chemotherapy.

Salary : $55,000 - $85,000