Pharmacy Technician I

Pharmacy Technician

Major Responsibilities

Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications

Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances

Assists with medication distribution tasks

Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette

Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking

Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable

Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable

Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable

Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies

Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level

Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned

May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services

May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level

Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards

Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments

Obtaining and recording initial patient demographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering

Develop competence in third-party billing functions

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable

Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certification / Registration / License

Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements

Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if in more stringent in state

Experience

No work experience required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.

Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals and outcomes.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.

Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Expert knowledge of metrics utilized to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.

Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders

Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material

Must have functional vision, touch and hearing

Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively

May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure

Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes

Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.