Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician Certified

Thedacare • Neenah, WI

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Certified is responsible for technical knowledge and application of departmental requirements related to accurate medication selection, preparation of sterile and non-sterile product, and timely medication distribution. Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory levels, anticipates needed medications and supplies, places and expedites orders, and removes outdated drugs. Obtains an accurate and complete patient medication list upon hospital admission to ensure patient safety where applicable.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred • Must be 18 years of age
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification (CPhT)
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the State of Wisconsin
• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
• Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Responsibilities

• Processes medication orders on time to progress the patient’s plan of care.
• Is responsible for own and other team members’ adherence to regulatory guidelines and ThedaCare policies.
• Follows current policies and regulations around preparation of sterile compounded products.
• Under the direction of the pharmacist, the pharmacy technician carries out delegated tasks to adhere to five rights--right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, and the right frequency--to prepare pharmaceutical products accurately adhering to established guidelines.
• Completes documentation on time and in compliance with organizational, state, and federal statutes, regulations, and policies relating to the record keeping requirements of pharmaceutical handling.
• Obtains an accurate admission medication history necessary for the patient care team’s initial assessment by assessing the patient’s ability to participate in a face-to-face interview and applies knowledge of medications to ensure list of medications are complete where applicable.
• Implements quality measures into product preparation, storage security, and delivery, and when compiling an accurate patient medication history.
• Responds to patient-related queries and directs them to pharmacists for clarification on issues concerning drug information and interactions.
• Performs routine maintenance/activities necessary to ensure equipment is in good condition.
• Patient outreach to explain ambulatory pharmacist services and benefits; scheduling appointments
• Referral queue management
• Supporting patient medication adherence through work with our Accountable Care Organization partners
• Data gathering, tracking, and reporting utilizing Microsoft Excel and Epic EHR
• Assist in completion of prescription assistance program applications with patients and follow up on status and outcomes
• Room patients and take vitals for ambulatory pharmacist appointments

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement
• e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability
• e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees