Pharmacy Tech 3 - Pharmacy - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, will assist in the non-judgmental aspects of preparing medications for dispensing and assist in clinical pharmacy operations. Will provide services to patients from birth to death.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED Required
2 years Experience working as a pharmacy technician in any pharmacy practice setting. Required
Excellent customer service skills. (Required proficiency)
National Technician Certification recognized by the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy is required.
Must also be registered with the Kansas Board of Pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree Preferred
Knowledge of specialty disease states and medications. (Preferred proficiency)
Knowledge of pharmacy reimbursement and PA process. (Preferred proficiency)
Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical knowledge. (Preferred proficiency)

Responsibilities

In addition to pharmacy tech 1 and pharmacy tech 2 essential duties and responsibilities, assist in the planning, implementation and process management of technological initiatives and pharmacy workflow improvements.
Competency in at least one decentralized pharmacy space (OR, ED, Infusion Center, Cancer Center, etc.) AND specialized training and competency in one or more clinical or advanced pharmacy workflows such as the following:
Medication Reconciliation
Vaccination administration under pharmacist supervision (will require completion of APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate Training Program)
Sterile and non-sterile hazardous and non-hazardous compounding to include functioning as a trainer and competency evaluator
Drug diversion monitoring, detection, investigation and reporting
tJC or other regulatory body compliance expertise and auditing capability
Pharmacist support role to include answering telephone calls and assisting with non-judgmental questions, manage EPIC message basket messages, initiate and complete prior authorizations all while maintaining high personal standards of customer service and satisfaction
Specialty Pharmacy: Ensures accuracy of prescription and patient data entered into various systems; verifying patient, drug, quantities, directions, days’ supply, supplies, insurance, and physician data.
Reviews all pertinent medical documentation from physician offices and other healthcare facilities, and clarifies prescription orders with pharmacist and/or clinician as appropriate.
Works with payers to resolve insurance related issues, assists patients with financial assistance as needed.
Specialty Pharmacy: Serves as a liaison between physician clinic staff, specialty pharmacy, and other stakeholders to develop and maintain a strong and collaborative partnership between the businesses.
Identifies opportunities for the Stormont Vail Specialty Pharmacy to partner with prescribers in the development of new initiatives and avenues of service.
Complies with HIPAA/HITECH regulations.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned