Certified Pharmacy Technician - Specialty Pharmacy
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists with medication preparation, dispensing, and distribution under direct pharmacist supervision and with occasional guidance. The role provides customer service by answering phone requests and directing callers to the appropriate person when needed, and applies departmental inventory-control processes. The position focuses on Medication Access Pathway activities, including insurance approvals and patient affordability, as well as clinical appropriateness and compliance/adherence for an oncology clinic. It is integrated within clinic space. A hybrid schedule is available after successful completion of onboarding. The position requires certification through either PTCB or NHA and completion of required training and ongoing competency maintenance while in a certified technician role.
Requirements
- Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician through either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Relevant work experience: less than one year.
- Maintain competency and complete required training while in a certified technician role.
- Perform pharmacy tasks under direct pharmacist supervision and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and hospital policies.
Responsibilities
- Assist the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing, and/or distribution of medications.
- Apply departmental processes regarding inventory control.
- Perform activities as directed by pharmacists and/or pharmacy managers in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and hospital policies.
- Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers, including responding to phone requests and triaging calls when necessary.
- Operate computer systems and utilize technology.
- Complete required training and maintain competency as determined by area leadership.
- Support medication access activities, including insurance approvals and patient affordability, and support clinical appropriateness and compliance/adherence for the oncology clinic.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
