Pharmacy Technician / PSR

Amerita • Hudson, MA

91d • $28 - $34

About The Position

Prepares technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. Plays an integral role in the inventory and quality assurance activities. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with weekend rotation if needed.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved/accredited pharmacy technician training program; IV certification preferred.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license in state of practice per state regulations.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by the state board of pharmacy in state of practice.
• One to three (1-3) years of related pharmacy experience in a home care setting, retail, or pharmacy setting.
• General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic techniques.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis.
• Effective mathematical and communication skills required.
• Basic pharmacy knowledge of reading and interpreting prescriptions.
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently.
• Valid driver’s license, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates new referrals and admissions through collaboration with nurses, customer service and distribution.
• Conducts and documents initial and ongoing assessment of specific patient, drug and disease information to identify real and potential drug-related problems or needs.
• Escalates to a clinician as needed.
• Answers inquiries from patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals. Escalates to a clinician as needed.
• Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the customer/patient record of all clinical activities and communication with patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinates and schedules the preparation of IV therapies and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the Pharmacist.
• Helps coordinate patient care activities with Pharmacists, Nurses, other Technicians and Patient Care Coordinators.
• Prepares labels, prescriptions and compounding/mixing worksheets and completes and maintains product lot numbers, expiration dates and batch records.
• Generates delivery/pick slips under the supervision of the Pharmacist. Picks and pulls supplies and home medical equipment.
• Obtains supply inventories from patients/clients and communicates information obtained to the Pharmacist as required and documents all communication in patient progress notes on the pharmacy computer system.
• Participates in branch management, department and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Adheres to all accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local and federal regulations and standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program & DailyPay
• 401k
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees