Pharmacy Tech Advanced: Sterile Compounding, PRN

Prisma Health • Columbia, SC

101d

About The Position

Under the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with departmental policies and procedures and participates as an active member of the pharmacy team to provide pharmaceutical care for patients. Accountabilities include a combination of the following: Hazardous compounding as a significant portion of schedule hours, system/automation support that does not expand across the entire health system and/or purchasing or inventory control responsibility at the site level. Shift/site lead roles within their respective workplace are also considered within the Pharmacy Technician Advanced role at sites with less than 350 registered acute care inpatient beds.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; OR post high school degree.
• One (1) year experience as a Pharmacy Tech.
• State Certified Pharmacy Tech with the SC Board of Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology.
• Good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills.
• Knowledge of SCBOP/DHEC/DEA rules/regulations.
• Interpersonal skills in dealing with subordinates, peers, supervisors and others outside the department.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work in team situations; handle urgent, stressful conditions.
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier).
• Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database).
• Data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all technician functions specific to the space that the pharmacy technician is responsible for supporting.
• Conduct hazardous compounding as a significant portion of scheduled shifts.
• Interpret and prepare medication orders by filling provider orders, medication kits/trays, automated dispensing cabinets, and floor stock requisitions.
• Accurately complete the cart fill and code tray refills.
• Handle all controlled substances in compliance with regulations and policies.
• Demonstrate proficiency with work-related computer and automation skills.
• Contribute to the financial and operational well-being of the institution through management of inventory systems.
• Provide shift/site technical leadership at acute care sites with less than 350 registered acute care inpatient beds or less than 8 technicians.
• Provide excellent customer service including answering the phone within three rings and maintaining a clean work area.
• Participate in training of new personnel and mentorship of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.
• Create patient profiles in multiple software systems.
• Conduct benefits investigations on all specialty prescriptions.
• Assist pharmacists with prior authorizations/appeals.
• Clarify orders with pharmacist and/or providers as necessary.
• Coordinate initial fills and refills for all specialty medications.
• Educate patients/caregivers to specialty pharmacy services.
• Facilitate/schedule delivery of medication to patients.
• Document progress in various software platforms.
• Follow up with office practices and/or patients to ensure receipt of medication.
• Order and maintain inventory of medications as needed.
• Comply with all established policies/procedures for medication concierge program workflow.
• Create a pharmacy-driven program for Prisma patients that works through medication assess barriers prior to discharge.
• Refine discharge medication assess opportunities.
• Aid in the auditing and compliance of the 340B program.
• Act as a liaison between the 340B program leadership and site level leadership.
• Participate in site visits and discussions in the addition of new 340B sites as requested.
• Support education and training of both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Maintain excellent customer service skills in communicating with various stakeholders.
• Participate in quality assurance/performance improvement or other projects.
• Adhere to regulatory guidelines for pharmacy compounding of sterile and non-sterile preparations.
• Contribute to and support activities/tasks related to the pharmacy enterprise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees