Pharmacy Specialist | Infusion Services

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacy Specialists perform duties within pharmacies and the health-system to assure appropriate medication delivery and access are provided to patients. Pharmacy Specialists are expected to perform pharmacy technician duties at the top of your certification and may also perform other functions to facilitate operations. Duties vary depending upon setting. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions.

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
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Responsibilities

Performs thorough verification of insurance and maintains knowledge of payer guidelines.
Assists pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications.
Demonstrates proficiency in operating health-system and pharmacy computer systems.
Perform quality, timely customer service to the population served.
Facilitates communication between nursing caregivers, physicians, referral sources, community partners, insurers and other departments as needed.
Distribution and shipping coordination of medications.
Assists with medication access and affordability needs.
Participate in pharmacy inventory management.
Comply with USP <797> standards for compounding sterile products.
Comply with USP <800> standards for handling hazardous medications.
Submit and receive prior authorization requests through insurance companies using various application processes (online tools, phones, faxes).
Assists pharmacy staff accountant with billing, accounts receivable, and end of month processes (Home Infusion).
Scheduling and Registration duties (Infusion Services).