Pharmacy Specialist | Home Plus

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacy Specialists perform duties within pharmacies and the health system to ensure appropriate medication delivery and access for patients. They perform pharmacy technician duties at the top of their certification and may perform other functions to facilitate operations. Duties vary by setting, including specialty pharmacy, infusion, and medication access environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
South Dakota Board of Pharmacy technician registration within 30 days of hire.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA).
At least 1 year of pharmaceutical experience.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally; may seldomly move objects requiring up to 50 pounds of force.
Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Responsibilities

Verify insurance coverage and maintain knowledge of payer guidelines.
Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
Operate health-system and pharmacy computer systems proficiently.
Provide quality, timely customer service to the population served.
Facilitate communication among nursing caregivers, physicians, referral sources, community partners, insurers, and other departments.
Coordinate medication distribution and shipping.
Assist patients with medication access and affordability needs.
Participate in pharmacy inventory management.
In infusion settings, comply with USP <797> standards for sterile compounding and USP <800> standards for handling hazardous medications.
In infusion settings, submit and receive prior authorization requests through insurance companies using online tools, phones, faxes, and other application processes.
In Home Infusion, assist the pharmacy staff accountant with billing, accounts receivable, and month-end processes.
In Infusion Services, perform scheduling and registration duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.