Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy, Blount, PRN, Varied

Prisma Health • TN

122d

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.
• Certified Pharmacy Tech with the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology.
• Good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills.
• Knowledge of State BOP/Dept of Health/ 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

• Performs all technician functions specific to the space that the pharmacy technician is responsible for supporting.
• Hazardous compounding as a significant portion of scheduled shifts.
• Interprets and prepares medication orders by filling provider orders, medication kits/trays, automated dispensing cabinets, and floor stock requisitions.
• Accurately completes the cart fill and code tray refills.
• Handles all controlled substances in compliance with regulations and policies.
• Demonstrates proficiency with work-related computer and automation skills through problem solving for automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management technology, label printers, unit dose packing machines, IV room automation, and other pharmacy-specific technologies.
• Accurately enters patient charges and credits.
• Contributes to the financial and operational well-being of the institution through management of inventory systems both perpetual and manually maintained.
• Shift/Site technical leadership at acute care sites with less than 350 registered acute care inpatient beds or less than 8 technicians (retail).
• Provides excellent customer service including answering the phone within three rings and servicing the pharmacy window in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Participates in training of new personnel and mentorship of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.
• Creates patient profiles in multiple software systems.
• Conducts benefits investigations on all specialty prescriptions.
• Assists pharmacists with prior authorizations/appeals.
• Clarifies orders with pharmacist and/or providers as necessary.
• Coordinates initial fills and refills for all specialty medications.
• Educates patients/caregivers to specialty pharmacy services.
• Facilitates/schedules delivery of medication to patients.
• Documents progress in various software platforms.
• Follows up with office practices and/or patients to ensure receipt of medication.
• Orders and maintains inventory of medications as needed.
• Complies with all established policies/procedures for medication concierge program workflow.
• Creates a pharmacy-driven program for Prisma patients that works through medication assess barriers prior to discharge.
• Refines discharge medication assess opportunities.
• Aids in the auditing and compliance of the 340B program focused on mixed-use settings.
• Acts as a liaison between the 340B program leadership and site level leadership.
• Participates in site visits and discussions in the addition of new 340B sites as requested.
• Supports the education and training of both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Maintains excellent customer service skills in communicating with various stakeholders.
• Participates in quality assurance/performance improvement or other projects as needed.
• Adheres to regulatory guidelines for pharmacy compounding of sterile and non-sterile preparations.
• Contributes to and supports activities/tasks related to the pharmacy enterprise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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