Pharmacy Assistant - Bedside Delivery

Summa Western Reserve Hospital•Akron, OH

48d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits. Summary: Promotes Meds to Beds program, serves as lead contact for patients and providers regarding prescription medication delivery services between assigned nursing unit areas and a designated outpatient / retail pharmacy. Originates and completes prescription orders to include computer order entry, third party billing/insurance verification, copay collection, maintaining accurate records, and delivery customer service excellence.

Requirements

Completion of basic high school course work in science and mathematics
Twelve months (12) Pharmacy Technician experience OR completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician training program
National Pharmacy Technician Certification
Licensed as a pharmacy technician by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy (License can be applied for, at time of offer acceptance but employee may not start working independently until issuance of license).
Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
Ability to read and write English and follow written and oral instructions
Ability to communicate verbally, in person and over the telephone, and in writing with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare personnel
Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate department and contracted vendor computer applications and other equipment
Sufficient knowledge of Ohio State Board of Pharmacy and DEA rules and laws
Ability to read and transcribe required information from prescription medication orders into computer system
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and department records
Ability to work well within a team environment: by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by collaborating with patient care team members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new methods and/or reduce costs
Ability to display flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on services as is common with changing reimbursement and managed care targets
Assumes accountability for demonstrating consistent service behaviors in concert with the customer service policy
Ability to serve as technical expert for prescription delivery program including remaining professional, calm, and positive all times when working with patients, family members, colleagues, staff, and all third parties involved in the program
Ability to multi-task and complete work functions in a timely manner as required for program success