Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Answers questions and provides information to patients on compound ingredients, dosage, storage medication(s), use of medication(s), pertinent interaction(s) and other information relating to the compounded medication(s)
Mixes pharmaceutical preparations and appropriately labels containers
Establishes and maintains compounding records and enters prescription data
accurately
Assists the clinic team in providing patient care
Assists in maintaining inventory of the IV area, including, but not limited to: labels,
medication, compounding ingredients, vials, etc.
Cleans and helps maintain equipment and work areas according to SOPs
Maintains proper storage and security conditions of vitamins, ingredients and finished
compounds
Follows established SOPs, assists with formulation development of new SOPs and
data entry, and competence in mathematical calculations
Effectively communicates with prescribers and other healthcare professionals,
conveying appropriate information to designated staff for proper compounding of IV
vitamins and IM Quickshots
Attends professional meetings and interacts professionally with patients, staff and
external associates as needed
Delegates tasks to other staff members according to individual strengths/weaknesses.
Oversees SOP implementation, training verification, formulation of medications, CQI,
quality of ingredients, staffing requirements, patient-specific needs, and any other
aspect of work in the IV area
Evaluate, plan, implement and document nursing care for clients
Prepare IV & IM vitamins for administration with appropriate technique
Inserting, monitoring and removing IV - ensuring needles and tubing stay in place
during treatment, and procedure is done as easily and comfortably as possible.
Oversight of the client during the infusion process
Reviewing treatment plans and ensuring the clients are up to date with labs and f/u
appointments
Clean and maintain infusion room & sterile hood
Various Office and Customer Service duties to include but not limited to scheduling
appointments, verifying the correct forms are filled out and complete, reviewing health
history forms, and providing excellent customer service
Performs venipuncture. Possible accesses implanted ports or PICC lines

Orders and maintains adequate IV supplies
Triage's patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the
client’s chart
Follows Daily, Weekly, Monthly Requirements for Lab and staff
Additional tasks as needed

Qualifications

Continuous speaking, hearing and visual effort.
Frequently required to walk, stand and sit. Use hands to use/hold various
compounding equipment and machinery. Reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl to manipulate equipment or storage of supplies.
Occasional lifting of equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and carrying objects of varying weights.
Position requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Position requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling
anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior (even in very difficult situations).
Position requires being open to change (positive and negative) and to considerable
variety in the workplace.
Position requires managing one pharmacy technician and verifying compounds and
processes performed by clinic staff.
Possible travel for training and symposiums.
Stress due to pressures with dealing with a number of different personalities where
patience is required.
Frequent work interruptions.
Strong venous access skills; must be able to access peripheral veins easily without
backup.
Availability to work evening and weekend hours if needed, and flexibility to work
alternate shifts on short notice.
Patient-centric attitude and commitment to quality client care
Outstanding organization skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-energy
environment
Initiative, creativity, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility
Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously
Have a working knowledge of all the infusions, their purpose, and side effects
Educate /market other services available at the center

■ Ability to commit to at least ___ hours of coverage per month, with ___ hours on

Saturday or Sunday Specific Qualifications

RN active, unrestricted license in the state of New Jersey; graduate of accredited Nursing program
Minimum of 2 years infusion experience required having performed no less than 15,000 IV sticks

Previous experience administering IV infusion therapy
Current BLS CPR certification

Company Description

www.TheDRIPBaR.com

Company Description

The DRIPBaR Montclair

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