Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services Representative

Amerita•Centennial, CO

6d•$26 - $28

About The Position

Amerita is hiring a Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services Representative to perform technical and clerical tasks related to preparing, labeling, and dispensing pharmaceuticals, while contributing to inventory and quality assurance activities. The role coordinates patient referrals and admissions, supports patient care and IV therapy preparation, and maintains records and documentation in the pharmacy computer system. The position has no supervisory responsibility. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The role also requires flexibility to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis. Salary range: USD $26.00–$28.00 per hour. Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a specialty infusion company providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside the hospital. The company describes its approach as combining the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider.

Requirements

Successfully complete an approved/accredited pharmacy technician training program.
Hold a Registered Pharmacy Technician license in the state of practice, as required by state regulations.
Hold National Pharmacy Technician Certification when required by the state board of pharmacy in the state of practice.
Have one to three years of related pharmacy experience in a home care, retail, or pharmacy setting.
Have general knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use, and aseptic techniques.
Have a flexible schedule and ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis.
Have effective mathematical and communication skills.
Have basic pharmacy knowledge, including reading and interpreting prescriptions.
Be able to work independently, accurately, and efficiently.
Meet the physical requirements of constant sitting and keyboard typing, occasional standing and walking, and the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10–30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

IV certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate new referrals and admissions in collaboration with nurses, customer service, and distribution.
Conduct and document initial and ongoing assessments of patient, drug, and disease information to identify actual or potential drug-related problems or needs.
Escalate matters to a clinician as needed.
Respond to inquiries from patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, escalating to a clinician as needed.
Maintain thorough and appropriate documentation in customer and patient records of clinical activities and communications with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Coordinate and schedule preparation of IV therapies and home medical equipment orders with assistance from the Pharmacist.
Help coordinate patient care activities with Pharmacists, Nurses, other Technicians, and Patient Care Coordinators.
Prepare labels, prescriptions, and compounding/mixing worksheets; complete and maintain product lot numbers, expiration dates, and batch records.
Generate delivery/pick slips under Pharmacist supervision and pick and pull supplies and home medical equipment.
Obtain supply inventories from patients or clients, communicate information to the Pharmacist as required, and document communications in patient progress notes on the pharmacy computer system.
Participate in branch management, department, and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activities.
Adhere to accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local, and federal regulations and standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.