Pharmacy Tech Specialist (Medication History Technician), FT

Prisma Health • SC

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About The Position

Under the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician specialist is designed to utilize and extend knowledge and competency while performing technical pharmacy functions of the Ambulatory Pharmacy, Inpatient Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Research Center or Drug Policy Program. These tasks include, but are not limited to: System Support, Narcotics, Research, Medication Assistance Program/Patient Assistance, Medication Reconciliation, Specialized Roles as approved by the Pharmacy Director Cohort that include system level support and processes.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; OR post high school degree.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Pharmacy Tech.
• Experience with Pharmacy software and information systems.
• Certified Pharmacy Tech with Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs all technician functions specific to the space that the pharmacy technician is responsible for supporting.
• Adheres to the appropriate regulatory guidelines for narcotic management within a hospital or health system.
• Expertise in the realm of inventory management as it relates to controlled substances.
• Delivers medications to the appropriate patient care area or department, per established schedule and workflow.
• Developing policies/procedures for medication assistance workflow to support pharmacy operations.
• Creating a pharmacy assistance program for the uninsured/underinsured patients of our system.
• Conducting an appropriate and respectful interview of the patient, or family member, if necessary.
• Contacts outside healthcare providers and pharmacy/pharmacies when needed to clarify or verify patient-reported medication lists.
• Contributes to an efficient pharmacy work environment by providing excellent customer service.
• Participates in training of new personnel and mentorship of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.
• Maintains excellent customer service skills in communicating with many different stakeholders across the pharmacy enterprise.
• Participates in quality assurance/performance improvement or other projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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