Pharmacy Specialist | Medication Access

Pharmacy Technician

Primary Location: Rapid City, SD USA

Department: RC Medication Access

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Starting Pay Rate Range: $21.67 - $27.09 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary: Depending on the specialist role, may act in the facilitation of pharmacy procurement, knowledge of technology and automated equipment, obtain medication histories, or initiate application processes on behalf of patients for medication assistance programs.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
• Flexible scheduling

Essential Functions in Specialty Pharmacy Environment

• Performs thorough verification of insurance and maintains knowledge of payer guidelines.
• Assists pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in operating health-system and pharmacy computer systems.
• Perform quality, timely customer service to the population served.
• Facilitates communication between nursing caregivers, physicians, referral sources, community partners, insurers and other departments as needed.
• Distribution and shipping coordination of medications.
• Assists with medication access and affordability needs.
• Participate in pharmacy inventory management.
• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions in Infusion Environment

• Comply with USP <797> standards for compounding sterile products.
• Comply with USP <800> standards for handling hazardous medications.
• Performs thorough verification of insurance and maintains knowledge of payer guidelines.
• Submit and receive prior authorization requests through insurance companies using various application processes (online tools, phones, faxes).
• Assists pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in operating health-system and pharmacy computer systems.
• Assists pharmacy staff accountant with billing, accounts receivable, and end of month processes (Home Infusion).
• Scheduling and Registration duties (Infusion Services).
• Perform quality, timely customer service to the population served.
• Facilitates communication between nursing caregivers, physicians, referral sources, community partners, insurers and other departments as needed.
• Distribution and shipping coordination of medications.
• Assisting with medication access and affordability needs.
• Participate in pharmacy inventory management.
• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions in Medication Access Environment

• Performs thorough verification of insurance and maintains knowledge of payer guidelines.
• Submit and receive prior authorization requests through insurance companies using various application processes (online tools, phones, faxes).
• Demonstrates proficiency in operating health-system and pharmacy computer systems.
• Facilitates communication between nursing caregivers, physicians, referral sources, community partners, insurers and other departments as needed.
• Perform quality, timely customer service to the population served.
• Assisting with medication access and affordability needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:

• Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Registration Technician Registration - South Dakota Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire
• Certification Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcare Association (NHA)
• Experience - 1+ years of Pharmaceutical Experience

Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical Requirements: Medium work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Job Category: Clinical Care

Job Family: Pharmacy

Shift: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type: Regular

10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference. Every day. Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.