Attention Specialty Pharmacy Technicians:
Are you ready for a great new job in Reno, NV?
With a salary starting at $26.00, Rx relief is looking for the right person to fill an Pharmacy Technician position right now.
Rx relief offers a range of various benefits including: health insurance, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) and deferred compensation programs, and more!
The Pharmacy Technician will help execute the direct technical procedures of drug admixture and preparation, along with supply and equipment management.
Under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, working within a licensed pharmacy, you will perform the technical aspects of medication preparation, distribution, record keeping and inventory control.
Pharmacy Technician
Job Specifics and Requirements:
Area: Reno, NV
Licensure Requirements: Must have open, active, and in good standing NV State Pharmacy Technician License
Education: H.S. Diploma
Years of Experience: 2+ years
Setting: Inpatient
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm
Pay: $26.00
Background/ Drug Requirements: Must be willing to submit to a background check, health and drug screen
Pharmacy Technician
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare pharmaceutical agents ordered, ensuring the correct dose for the correct patient, and provide those drugs to clinical staff for administration. Tasks are subjected to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or a registered pharmacist.
- Utilizing aseptic techniques, prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing, under supervision of a registered pharmacist
- Ensure quality control for all oncology/chemotherapy medication utilized in the Oncology Department.
- Check all orders for completeness of information; verify patient information and proper physician authorization.
- Checks all orders for insurance approval before admixing. Under professional supervision, admix drugs within OSHA and interoffice guidelines.
- Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
- Maintain indigent patient drug program as assigned.
- Count controlled drugs weekly and maintain records.
- Note date, concentration and initials on vials held in storage.
- Verify expiration dates on drugs and supplies utilized in practice.
- Work with the nursing staff to maintain patient education supplies used in practice.
- Maintain current drug information and MSDS sheets.
- Properly dispose of all materials used when mixing non-chemo IVs.
- Clean hoods daily, or as stated in policy and procedures.
- Receive and stock medications. Assist lead pharmacy technician in ensuring that standard drug supplies are an adequate for all departments. Prepare labels. File and prepare billings.
- Review shipping invoices and compare with related billing documents for each location.
About Rx relief
Rx relief is a specialty staffing company providing supplemental pharmacy professionals for all pharmacy practice settings. Voted Best of Staffing by both clients and talent, we provide a customized approach to your career needs as well as comprehensive benefits. Contact us to learn why everything we do is all about YOU!
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $26.00 Per Hour
