Job Summary

Performs a variety of clinical and technical duties involved in the preparation of infusion therapy medications and supplies under the direction of the infusion pharmacist Works in the capacity of a float between the pharmacy mixing and warehouse departments as workload dictates throughout the shift.

Job Duties

• Performs calculations for preparation of doses.
• Prepares and affixes proper labels to finished products; organizes products for dispensing to patients.
• Refers completed product to pharmacist for checking and countersigning.
• Communicates with clinical staff to provide necessary information regarding patient drug orders and refers problems to the pharmacist, as appropriate.
• Inspects medications to ensure they are properly stored and that only in-date medications are stored.
• Maintains skills and flexibility in order to provide coverage for absences in other areas of the pharmacy as needed.
• Floats from areas of low workload to areas of heavy work as needed to provide optional patient services.
• Receives, unpacks, and checks incoming merchandise including sensitive chemotherapy and class drugs; inspects all containers for visible damage; compares packing lists against purchase orders and notes discrepancies, number of cartons, and condition of carton contents; signs freight bills as acceptance.
• Fills customer packing slips, striving for accuracy in pulling supplies, and performs clerical activities to ensure shipments are ready for pharmacist review and delivery; refrigerates product as required.
• Ships outbound products to patients; provides protective packaging; weighs, stamps, and addresses all parcels for shipment, including those being returned for credit or repair.
• Handles Biohazardous products for disposal; adheres to safety and related compliance procedures in handling, storage, and disposal of product to ensure employee, product, and facility safety.
• Disposes of cardboard and shipping containers.
• Fills the position of courier on an as needed basis, performing all duties and responsibilities of a fully trained courier.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Pharmacy (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.