Certified Pharmacy Technician III - Inpatient

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

90d

About The Position

Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist performs routine and specialized technical and clerical duties for drug distribution to patients. This individual has excellent customer service skills and is able to function independently within their scope of responsibility. The incumbent is able to demonstrate leadership skills on a day to day basis. This job builds on the responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician Certified II.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Answers Phones.
• Prepares prescription and non-prescription medication and/or devices.
• Stocks and replenishes stock locations and automated dispensing machines and/or robots.
• Serves as a preceptor and assists with orienting and training of pharmacy department staff. Provides CII oversight.
• Communicates supply issues, problems or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists with workflow management.
• Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile drug products in accordance with USP chapters <797> and <800> under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Prepares or compounds non-sterile drug products in accordance with USP chapters <795> and <800> under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Utilizes closed system transfer devices to limit potential exposure of the environment to hazardous medications.
• Follows investigational protocols in the preparation of study medications, maintains records of preparation, stability, and dispenses as required.
• Maintains the hardware and software of the department's multiple computer systems.
• Electronically processes prescription orders and prepares prescriptions for verification by a pharmacist.
• Processes third party claims.
• Assists in the call center, with mail order, prior authorizations and deposits.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign On/Retention Bonus
• Medical Insurance: Two medical plans available through Anthem BC/BS.
• Retirement: Employee contributions are vested immediately with a base employer contribution of 4% of biweekly pay plus a biweekly matching contribution of 50% on up to 4% of pay saved.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $3,000 per year.
• Paid Time Off: Time Off is accrued per pay period based on hours worked, including six paid holidays.
• Dental
• Vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees