Technician, inventory specialist vs compounding technician

Differences between technician, inventory specialist and compounding technician duties and responsibilities

Technician, inventory specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks while supporting team members in promptly, safely and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
• Process multiple medical insurance claims and efficiently identify carriers for patients who misplace their insurance.
• Bill third party insurance and Medicaid.
• Abided by HIPAA to ensure patient privacy.
• Translate SIG codes, select and count/measure drugs, and label prescriptions.
• Process prescriptions including translation of SIG codes, product selection, counting and measuring drugs.
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Compounding technician example responsibilities.

• Experience in using syringes and managing other compounding activities in accordance with USP797.
• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks while supporting team members in promptly, safely and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements including all applicable USP, OSHA, FDA and GMP regulations; respirator train.
• Blister packing, filling syringes, preparing daily medications )
• Require math and measurement skills to ensure that ratios of mix materials are consistent.
• Maintain a clean and cross-contamination free work area in accordance to USP 795 guidelines.
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