Certified Pharmacy Technician - Specialty

GBMC HealthCare • Towson, MD

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the specialty pharmacist and specialty pharmacy manager, follows prescribed procedures, assists in processing physicians' medication orders. Performs measuring, mixing, and pouring in conjunction with compounding activities for patient care. Completes complex prior authorizations by retrieving labs and other pertinent information from the hospital system. Obtains other insurance over-rides and delivers medication coordination reminders. Facilitates exceptional patient care by resolving barriers to medication administration.

Requirements

• HS or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years pharmacy experience (specialty preferred, or retail – accepted)
• 2 years of oncology-related experience in specialty pharmacy, or equivalent specialty experience
• Prior Authorization and Financial Advocacy
• Epic, or equivalent electronic health record, proficiency
• Basic knowledge of the metric system.
• Basic knowledge of the different types of pharmaceutical dosage forms and drug nomenclature.
• Ability to perform the basic ratio and proportion mathematical calculations.
• Ability to enter data via various computer applications in a timely manner.
• Accurately reads, interprets, and enters complex medication orders into pharmacy processing software in a timely manner.
• Mastery of the medication prior authorization process and insurance adjudication
• Investigation of all forms of patient advocacy-disease state funding, manufacturer coupon assistance.
• Strategic analysis of financial revenue from financial advocacy.
• Assist pharmacist and providers with advocacy collection and other medical billing functions.
• Microsoft Excel competency.
• Patient electronic (Epic Hyperspace and Epic Willow Ambulatory) health records analysis and documentation.
• Competence in safe medication handling.
• Maryland Registered Pharmacy Technician, required
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification, must obtain national or non-national certification within 90 days of hire
• Manual dexterity necessary to maintain aseptic technique while meeting production demands in the preparation of sterile compounds or I.V. admixtures.
• Must not have an allergy to medications mixed in the I.V. admixture laboratory.
• Ability to walk and stand for the duration of the scheduled work time and to lift, push and pull weights of up to forty pounds
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• specialty preferred
• retail – accepted
• oncology-related experience in specialty pharmacy
• equivalent specialty pharmacy experience

Responsibilities

• Triages telephone calls / window requests.
• Operates pharmacy automation systems to include Medtech, AccuDose, DoseEdge, Medex, Pharmacy Keeper
• Prepares medication for dispensing using the pharmacy operations automated systems.
• Fills medication orders by obtaining appropriate drug products, preparing any necessary labels, completing appropriate records, and completing appropriate records for drug distribution.
• Notifies pharmacist of any discrepancies.
• Delivers medications as needed throughout the shift.
• Replenishes Pharmacy dispensing stock, places them in the appropriate locations and notifies Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator of low stock situations.
• Assists in controlled substance inventory, record keeping and distribution.
• Develops and/or maintains competency in sterile preparations.
• Completes IV validation on a yearly basis.
• Passes Competency Evaluation for Sterile products annually
• Aseptically prepares sterile products using appropriate techniques.
• Maintains clean room in compliance with regulations.
• Assists with maintains all records for sterile processing.
• Performs compounding of medication products using appropriate techniques to measure, pour, and compound.
• Performs miscellaneous departmental housekeeping duties.
• Prepackages oral medications (i.e., tablets, capsules and liquids) and prepares I.V. solutions for dispensing to patients maintaining appropriate records.
• Completes Prior Authorization and Financial Advocacy
• Completes assigned medication unit inspections by the 20th each month.
• Reads e-mail daily on scheduled work days.
• Sorts various documents sent to the department and appropriately distributes accordingly for processing in a timely fashion.
• Identifies and anticipates issues.
• Takes responsibility to resolve issue.
• Readily accepts challenges and performs assignments effectively.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED