Patient Assistance Pharmacy Technician, Specialty Pharmacy- Ft. Wayne

Trinity Health•Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

POSITION PURPOSE The Pharmacy Technician II – Advanced (certified and licensed) provides safe, quality technical and non-technical functions which assist in provision of pharmaceutical care under the supervision and direction of a registered pharmacist in accordance with level of experience, education, policies and procedures. Provides expanded knowledge and experience of the Pharmacy Technician I – General role. Work includes complex sterile and non-sterile compounding, program and quality assurance activities and / or billing. May mentor and/or precept lower-level colleagues. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Pharmacy Practice - Acts independently and appropriately within license, scope of knowledge and experience in practice area. Exhibits agility and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities for role and competence. Quality and Compliance - Monitors quality assurance activities and issues, and identifies opportunities (e.g., patient care area inspections, sterile and non-sterile compounding, drug diversion) for improvements. Supports auditing for standard work. Pharmacy Operations - Performs in an administrative role (e.g., data gathering, authorizations) to coordinate and facilitate patient care. Competent in unit dose medication preparation, distribution, and basic to complex (e.g., TPNs, chemotherapy) sterile and non-sterile compounding. Knowledgeable about specialized pharmacy programs (e.g., medication reconciliation). Maintains accurate charging, crediting, and billing records. Dedicated work (approximately 25-50% of time) in performing functions that require advanced skill and training (e.g., complex sterile and non-sterile compounding). Automation and Technology - Supports the operation and care of specialized pharmaceutical equipment. Actively interacts and communicates with all internal departments on general to broad pharmacy-related issues and requests. Professional Development - Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, licenses, and certifications, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Procurement - Participates in the drug procurement process (e.g., receiving, packaging, distribution, stocking, storage, recalls). Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience as a pharmacy technician; internal or external certifications or completion of role specific certification or licensing.
Licensure: Current pharmacy technician state licensure where employed.
Written and verbal communication skills to interpret and/or discuss technical or sensitive information with internal and external customers. Discretion in deciding what and how to communicate.
Ability to organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful due to time constraints.
Working knowledge of Microsoft office products, including word, Excel, PowerPoint and other graphics or presentation software.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.
Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity.
Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Pharmacy Practice - Acts independently and appropriately within license, scope of knowledge and experience in practice area.
Exhibits agility and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities for role and competence.
Quality and Compliance - Monitors quality assurance activities and issues, and identifies opportunities (e.g., patient care area inspections, sterile and non-sterile compounding, drug diversion) for improvements.
Supports auditing for standard work.
Pharmacy Operations - Performs in an administrative role (e.g., data gathering, authorizations) to coordinate and facilitate patient care.
Competent in unit dose medication preparation, distribution, and basic to complex (e.g., TPNs, chemotherapy) sterile and non-sterile compounding.
Knowledgeable about specialized pharmacy programs (e.g., medication reconciliation).
Maintains accurate charging, crediting, and billing records.
Dedicated work (approximately 25-50% of time) in performing functions that require advanced skill and training (e.g., complex sterile and non-sterile compounding).
Automation and Technology - Supports the operation and care of specialized pharmaceutical equipment.
Actively interacts and communicates with all internal departments on general to broad pharmacy-related issues and requests.
Professional Development - Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, licenses, and certifications, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
Procurement - Participates in the drug procurement process (e.g., receiving, packaging, distribution, stocking, storage, recalls).
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.