Pharmacy Specialist - RW | Infusion Services

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

9d•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 options, Paid Time Off accrual, opportunities for growth, tuition assistance/reimbursement, excellent pay differentials, and flexible scheduling.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Technician Registration with the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from National Healthcare Association (NHA)
1+ years of Pharmaceutical Experience

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Understand requirements of order shift, including receiving, processing, storage, and entry of medications into the carousel.
Thoroughly understand Hazardous Drug Management related to receiving, processing, and storage.
Create a thorough daily order and send to the wholesaler.
Monitor medication inventory to ensure appropriate expiration dating.
Be available for annual inventory duties.
Operate and troubleshoot automated technology (Automated Dispensing Cabinets, carousel, compounders, packagers, printers, etc.) according to department standards.
Be available on a regular basis after hours to assist with emergency orders.
Recover medications administered or dispensed to indigent patients who are uninsured/underinsured.
Manage and process applications to pharmaceutical manufacturers' Patient Assistance Programs for drug recovery.
Build relationships with and act as a liaison to physicians, patients, and pharmaceutical companies regarding program systems and processes.
Monitor and track the value of recovered medications for billing and reporting.
Routinely visit key contacts within the health system to ensure a high level of service and assist in program participation.
Educate physicians, patients, and drug companies on program mission, guidelines, requirements, and appropriate referral.
Provide extensive patient education/counseling to determine eligibility for assistance.
Identify and resolve rejected applications, including accessing comparable drug regimens and managing the application process.
Assist in the pharmacy on a regular basis to maintain competency with pharmacy processes and workflow.
Maintain Tech-Check-Tech validation and actively perform those duties regularly in applicable areas.
Participate in department committees as assigned.
Prepare patient paperwork at intake and enter all patient data correctly, including demographic, physician, diagnosis, and payer information.
Enter data into the computer system based on customer and referral interview.
Perform thorough verification of insurance and maintain knowledge of payer guidelines.
Conduct timely follow-up of claims as needed.
Assist the pharmacy staff accountant with billing, accounts receivable, and end-of-month processes.
Facilitate communication between nursing caregivers, physicians, referral sources, community partners, and other departments.
Demonstrate proficiency in operating various pharmacy computer systems.
Function as a department computer super user.
Assist pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications.
Assist pharmacy leadership in various projects and tasks as directed.
Perform all other duties as assigned.