Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services Representative

Amerita•Centennial, CO

4d•$24 - $28

About The Position

Prepares technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of pharmaceuticals, and plays an integral role in inventory and quality assurance activities. The role coordinates patient referrals, admissions, care activities, IV therapy preparation and home medical equipment orders, while supporting pharmacists and maintaining patient and product documentation. The position is with Amerita, a specialty infusion company providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. The role has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved/accredited pharmacy technician training program.
Registered Pharmacy Technician license in the state of practice, in accordance with state regulations.
National Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by the state board of pharmacy in the state of practice.
One to three years of related pharmacy experience in a home care, retail or pharmacy setting.
General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic techniques.
Flexible schedule and ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on a scheduled basis.
Effective mathematical and communication skills.
Basic pharmacy knowledge, including reading and interpreting prescriptions.
Ability to work independently, accurately and efficiently.
Ability to meet the role's physical requirements: constant sitting and keyboard typing; occasional standing and walking; and pushing/pulling and lifting/carrying 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 real or potential drug-related problems or needs.
Escalate issues to a clinician as needed.
Answer inquiries from patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain thorough and appropriate documentation in patient records of clinical activities and communications.
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, and complete and maintain product lot numbers, expiration dates and batch records.
Generate delivery/pick slips under Pharmacist supervision; pick and pull supplies and home medical equipment.
Obtain supply inventories from patients/clients, communicate information to the Pharmacist as required, and document communications in patient progress notes in the pharmacy computer system.
Participate in branch management, department and intra-departmental meetings, and quality improvement activities.
Adhere to applicable accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local and federal regulations and standards for infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.