Pharmacy Specialist - RW | Infusion Services

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

10d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Specialist role, depending on the specific focus, may involve facilitating pharmacy procurement, utilizing knowledge of technology and automated equipment, obtaining medication histories, or initiating patient applications for medication assistance programs. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits for qualifying positions, including a supportive work culture, medical, vision, and dental coverage, retirement plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, instant pay for qualifying positions, Paid Time Off Accrual Bank, opportunities for growth and advancement, tuition assistance/reimbursement, excellent pay differentials, and flexible scheduling.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Technician Registration - South Dakota Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcare Association (NHA)
1+ years of Pharmaceutical Experience
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in Related Field
Hazardous Drug Management Certification - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Technician Product Verification Certification - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Responsibilities

Receiving, processing, storage requirements and entry of medications into the carousel.
Understanding Hazardous Drug Management as it pertains to receiving, processing, and storage.
Creating a daily order and sending it to the wholesaler.
Monitoring medication inventory to ensure appropriate expiration dating.
Being available for annual inventory duties.
Operating and troubleshooting issues with automated technology (Automated Dispensing Cabinets, carousel, compounders, packagers, printers, etc.) in accordance with department standards.
Being available on a regular basis after hours to assist with emergency orders.
Recovering medications administered or dispensed to indigent patients who are uninsured/underinsured.
Managing and processing applications to pharmaceutical manufacturers' Patient Assistance Programs for drug recovery.
Building relationships with and acting as a liaison to physicians, patients, and pharmaceutical companies regarding program systems and processes.
Monitoring and tracking the value of medications recovered for billing and reporting processes.
Routinely visiting key contacts within the health system to ensure a high level of service and assist in program participation.
Educating physicians, patients, and drug companies on program mission, guidelines, requirements, and appropriate referral.
Providing extensive patient education/counseling to determine eligibility for assistance.
Identifying and resolving rejected applications, including accessing comparable drug regimens/managing the application process.
Assisting in the pharmacy on a regular basis to maintain competency with pharmacy processes and workflow.
Maintaining Tech-Check-Tech validation and actively performing those duties regularly in applicable areas.
Participating in department committees as assigned.
Preparing patient paperwork and entering all patient data correctly, including demographic, physician, diagnosis, and payer information at intake for Home+/Outpatient Infusion.
Entering data into the computer system based on customer and referral interview.
Performing thorough verification of insurance and maintaining knowledge of payer guidelines.
Conducting timely follow-up of claims as needed.
Assisting the pharmacy staff accountant with billing, accounts receivable, and end-of-month processes.
Facilitating communication between nursing caregivers, physicians, referral sources, community partners, and other departments.
Demonstrating proficiency in operating various pharmacy computer systems.
Functioning as a department computer super user.
Assisting pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications.
Assisting pharmacy leadership in various projects and tasks as directed.
All other duties as assigned.