Pharmacy Technician 4 - Inpatient

Overview

***$5,000 Sign On/Retention Bonus***

External candidates only

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH seeks a Pharmacy Technician to join our Inpatient Pharmacy team. Our Pharmacy Technicians work under the supervision of licensed Pharmacists to support patient care by answering calls, addressing the needs of various teams, compounding (combining) medications tailored to patients' individual needs, as well as dispensing and delivering medications to inpatient units. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is an Academic Medical Center which prides itself on supporting education and training. Pharmacy Technicians will routinely engage with the training and support of new staff, interns, students, apprentices, and other learners who rotate through the pharmacy. Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians are hired as a Registered Technician, Certified Technician I, Certified Technician II, or Certified Technician III depending on qualifications and experience and are encouraged to advance through the technician career ladder as additional skills and experience are acquired.

Our collaborative, team-oriented environment provides our technicians opportunities to work on projects and to be actively involved in initiatives that affect their work. We provide continuous opportunities for learning and career development. Following the training period, technicians work within one of our specialized teams:

• Inventory - Receiving, billing, invoice/PO management, drug shortage management, inventory optimization
• Compounding - Sterile and nonsterile compounding according to USP standards, advanced training for compounding and handling of hazardous medications
• Distribution - Facilitating availability of medications in various patient care areas, management and operation of pharmacy technology, includes a variety of roles responsible for ensuring efficient and smooth operation of the central pharmacy

This is a Full Time, 40hr per week, benefitted position.

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DH Offers You:

Employees hired to work at least 0.50 FTE (20 hours per week) and their eligible dependents may participate in Dartmouth Health benefit plans on the employee's first day of employment.

Medical Insurance: Two medical plans available through Anthem BC/BS: Employees also receive a base employer contribution of 4% of biweekly pay plus a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that is matched with a Health Savings Account and a PPO Plan that features higher premiums balanced by copays and lower deductibles.

Retirement: Employee contributions are vested immediately. Biweekly matching contribution of 50% on up to 4% of pay saved-for a maximum match of 2% of pay.

Paid Time Off: Paid time off is accrued per pay period based on hours worked. This includes six paid holidays.

Shift Differential:10% evening, 20% night, and 15% weekend shift differentials when applicable.

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $3,000 per year.

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Responsibilities

1. Answers Phones.
2. Prepares prescription and non-prescription medication and/or devices.
3. Stocks and replenishes stock locations and automated dispensing machines (ADMs) and/or robots (example: shelves, carousels, Parata).
4. Serves as a preceptor and assists with orienting and training of pharmacy department staff.
5. Communicates supply issues, problems or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
6. Assists with workflow management in the pharmacy.
7. Performs audits.
8. Administers and distribute all new-hire training and departmental specific competencies required by department and accrediting agencies.
9. Inpatient and Infusion Only:
10. Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile drug products (including antineoplastic, investigational and hazardous medications) in accordance with USP chapters <797> and <800> under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
11. Prepares or compounds non-sterile drug products (including antineoplastic, investigational and hazardous medications) in accordance with USP chapters <795> and <800> under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
12. Utilizes closed system transfer devices to limit potential exposure of the environment to hazardous medications.
13. Follows investigational protocols in the preparation of study medications, maintains records of preparation, stability, and dispenses as required.
14. Maintains the hardware and software of the department's multiple computer systems.
15. Outpatient Only:
16. Electronically processes prescription orders and prepares prescriptions for verification by a pharmacist. Processes third party claims.
17. Performs in the call center and handles mail orders.
18. Purchases and controls inventory for the Ambulatory pharmacies with primary focus on Over the Counter (OTC) inventory. Responsible for annual inventory as well as daily deposits and provides back-up for pharmacy account receivables.
19. Monitors and reviews quality improvement metrics across all Ambulatory departments including Medicare Five Star ratings when applicable.
20. Provides medication preparation, benefits investigation, distribution and customer service to patients using the Dartmouth-Hitchcock (D-H) Pharmacy.
21. Coordinates administrative and supervisory duties of the department to include but not be limited to scheduling, payroll, and duty assignment.
22. Supply Chain Only:
23. Purchases pharmaceuticals in quantities sufficient to meet patient needs and reorders based on Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B Program) criteria.
24. Purchases and controls inventory for the Inpatient Pharmacy. Coordinates annual inventory and assists with the management of drug shortages.
25. Maintains and audits 340B eligible transactions and 340B eligible product accumulations for accuracy of data. Keeps records of audit activity and database changes of 340B products for compliance and audits.
26. Purchases and controls inventory for the clinic practices.
27. Responsible for quarterly inventory at Central Supply Pharmacy.
28. Processes pharmacy invoices and manage interdepartmental billing.
29. Monitors and maintains processes and documentation for controlled substance compliance including ARCOS requirements.
30. Hematology-Oncology:
31. Maintain drug accountability records and protocols for investigational studies.
32. Provides education to support the preparation of antineoplastic, investigational and hazardous medications in accordance with USP <797> and <800> standards.
33. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a health or related field, with 1 year of pharmacy experience, or the equivalent in education and experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.
• Able to function independently within their scope of responsibility.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification via PTCB or NHA required.
• BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire for Pharmacy Technicians in the Retail or Specialty Pharmacy if required to administer immunizations