Pharmacy Tech

Certified Pharmacy Technician SpecialistThe Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist, under general supervision, assists the pharmacist in processing of medication orders by selecting, assembling, and preparing medications to be dispensed for inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) services. A Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist will also spend a majority of their time on leading a specialized activity within the department which may include, but is not limited to some of the following specialist job functions: Patient Medication History Technician Specialist, Patient Medication Assistance Technician Specialist, Chemotherapy Intravenous (IV) Compounding Technician Specialist, Sterile IV Preparation Oversight Specialist, Research Technician Specialist, Surgery Technician Specialist, Pharmacy Inventory Specialist. Technicians of this level should have at least 2 years of experience working in a pharmacy and complete all necessary training and competencies to work in the defined specialized activity.Essential Job FunctionsAssists the pharmacist in preparation of medications for patients within an inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) service areaAccepts new written, faxed, or electronic prescription orders from a prescriber or a prescriber's agentPerforms sterile and/or non-sterile compounding, where appropriate, in compliance with guidelines published by United States PharmacopeiaInterviews patients to obtain accurate home medication list & enters medications into electronic health record – Patient Medication History Technician SpecialistIdentifies and enrolls patients in medication assistance programs to decrease patient financial burden, provide mechanisms to access free/low-cost medications, or help facilitate medication prior authorizations – Patient Medication Assistance Technician SpecialistAssists the pharmacist in the preparation and handling of IV chemotherapy by preparing, ordering supplies, managing hazardous waste, & record keeping. Assists in maintaining sterile compounding policies and procedures. Facilitates improvements and compliance of IV sterile preparation area of hospital or home infusion service area – Chemotherapy IV Compounding Technician SpecialistEnsures United States Pharmacopeia, State Board of Pharmacy, and other regulatory body compliance by a means of maintaining oversight of training and annual aseptic technique testing for certification of all staff members. Assists in maintaining sterile compounding policies and procedures. Facilitates improvements & compliance of IV sterile preparation area of hospital or home infusion service area – Sterile IV Preparation Oversight SpecialistAssists the pharmacist in preparation, handling, & inventory of surgery related medications and appropriate narcotic and charge reconciliation in this hospital area – Surgery Technician SpecialistAssists the pharmacist in the preparation and handling of research medications by preparing, ordering supplies, and record keeping. Maintains established regulatory body standards and policies – Research Technician SpecialistMaximizes efficiency and processing of pharmacy dispensing, maintaining, and optimizing central pharmacy automation, and ensuring compliance of new staff training – Pharmacy Operations SpecialistReceives all inventory, drugs, and IV solutions and distributes newly received stock to proper location. Ensures patient safety regarding medication storage requirements and reconciles charging issues within the department for appropriate billing of patients. May also be involved in ordering of medications – Pharmacy Inventory/Charge SpecialistMaximizes efficiency and processing of automated pharmacy dispensing practices by maintaining and optimizing central pharmacy automation and ensuring compliance of new staff training – Pharmacy Automation System AdministratorAssures the accurate and timely filling/distribution and receiving of medications, IV solutions, floor stock, and controlled substancesTroubleshoots, maintains, and stocks automated drug dispensing units and central pharmacy automation, floor stock, and anesthesia/code/trauma carts, if applicableAssists in the education and precepting of new pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, performance improvement activitiesAssists other inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) service area staff with medication/pharmacy related issues via telephone or in personLeads or participates in performance improvement activities. Performing diagnostic laboratory testing as defined in state laws/guidelinesThis document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective State Licensing Board Regulations.Licensing/CertificationExCPT Certification Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians - National Health Career Association, or PTCB Certification -Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (required)Registration with State Board of Pharmacy (required)Valid state driver's license (required)EducationHigh School Diploma or GED (required)Completion of ASHP/ACPE American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists / Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, tech training program - or - pharmacy technician training via Armed Forces/Veterans Affairs - or respective state department approved career tech high school program (preferred)Work Experience2 years previous experience working in Retail, Ambulatory, Outpatient, Hospital, Acute Care, or Home Infusion pharmacy (required)SkillsElectronic Medical Records (EMR)Stocking MedicationsMathematically ProficientPoint of Sale Equipment OperationProcessing PrescriptionsDispensing PrescriptionsRobotic Dispensing SystemsPrioritizationPerformance ImprovementPackaging MedicationsInsurance Claim ProcessingCompounding MedicationsAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingActive ListeningVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProfessional JudgementDiagnostic TestingMedication TransportExhibit proficient use all required computer hardware and software