Pharmacy Technician III - Mail Center

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Manchester, NH

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician III performs routine and specialized technical and clerical duties for drug distribution to patients. This individual possesses excellent customer service skills and can function independently within their scope of responsibility, demonstrating leadership skills daily. This role builds upon the responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician Certified II. This is a Full Time, 40hr per week, benefitted position, working Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm. External candidates are eligible for a $5,000 Sign On/Retention Bonus.

Requirements

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the NH Board of Pharmacy.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification.
• BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire for Pharmacy Technicians in the Retail or Specialty Pharmacy if required to administer immunizations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in a health or related field, or the equivalent in education and experience.
• 1 year of pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Answers Phones.
• Prepares prescription and non-prescription medication and/or devices.
• Stocks and replenishes stock locations and automated dispensing machines and/or robots.
• Serves as a preceptor and assists with orienting and training of pharmacy department staff.
• Provides CII oversight.
• Communicates supply issues, problems or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists with workflow management
• Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile drug products (including antineoplastic, investigational and hazardous medications) in accordance with USP chapters <797> and <800> under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist (Inpatient and Infusion Only).
• Prepares or compounds non-sterile drug products (including antineoplastic, investigational and hazardous medications) in accordance with USP chapters <795> and <800> under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist (Inpatient and Infusion Only).
• Utilizes closed system transfer devices to limit potential exposure of the environment to hazardous medications (Inpatient and Infusion Only).
• Follows investigational protocols in the preparation of study medications, maintains records of preparation, stability, and dispenses as required (Inpatient and Infusion Only).
• Maintains the hardware and software of the department's multiple computer systems (Inpatient and Infusion Only).
• Electronically processes prescription orders and prepares prescriptions for verification by a pharmacist (Outpatient Only).
• Processes third party claims (Outpatient Only).
• Assists in the call center, with mail order, prior authorizations and deposits (Outpatient Only).
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Employees hired to work at least 0.50 FTE (20 hours per week) and their eligible dependents may participate in Dartmouth Health benefit plans on the employee’s first day of employment.
• Medical Insurance: Two medical plans available through Anthem BC/BS: Employees also receive a base employer contribution of 4% of biweekly pay plus a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that is matched with a Health Savings Account and a PPO Plan that features higher premiums balanced by copays and lower deductibles.
• Retirement: Employee contributions are vested immediately. Biweekly matching contribution of 50% on up to 4% of pay saved—for a maximum match of 2% of pay.
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off is accrued per pay period based on hours worked. This includes six paid holidays.
• Shift Differential: 10% evening, 20% night, and 15% weekend shift differentials when applicable.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $3,000 per year.
• Dental
• Vision
• $5,000 Sign On/Retention Bonus (External candidates only).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree