Pharmacy Technician, Senior (Passavant Outpatient Pharmacy)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Passavant Outpatient Pharmacy is looking for a full time Pharmacy Technician, Sr. to join their dedicated team! The Pharmacy Technician, Senior provides pharmaceutical care to patients by demonstrating proficient abilities in complex IV admixtures (including cytotoxic compounding and TPN compounding), navigating and utilizing the pharmacy information system and filling and distributing medications in the appropriate manner. The Pharmacy Technician, Senior may also have additional skills such as RobotRX skills, operation room skills, controlled substance skills or packing skills. The Pharmacy Technician, Senior services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations. Qualified candidates are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus! This role will work 8:30 - 5pm, weekdays only. UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more!

Requirements

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent or Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
Three years of previous pharmacy technician experience
Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
Demonstrated competency in SIX (6) of the following FOURTEEN (14) skills: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, ADJUDICATION/BILLING, PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCESSING, MEDICATION ACCESS AND ADHERENCE, DECENTRAL PARTICIPATION, MEDICATION RECONCILIATION, AUTOMATION, OR SERVICES, INVENTORY PROCESSES, NON-STERILE PACKAGING, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE HANDLING, CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC PREPARATION, STERILE COMPOUNDING, ORDER ENTRY.
If working in a New York facility, must also be registered with the New York State Board of Pharmacy.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Act 34

Responsibilities

Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This may include eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
Maintain all patient information and records.
Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.
Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
Perform and document regular cleaning and maintenance activities of ALL areas.
Perform assigned job responsibilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrate a service orientation toward patients, staff and visitors. Conveys a positive, professional image at all times.
Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices.
Initial and date products as required.
Consistently has the ability to work and instruct in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique with a high level of skill and expertise.
Assist in training other Pharmacy Technicians in determining their ability to function in ALL areas of the Pharmacy department.
Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution process.
Provide and received information (via telephone, person-to-person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients and visitors.
Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
Provide direction and leadership for ALL technical aspects associated with medication preparation in the pharmacy department.
Assist in coordinating daily activities, organizing duties and responsibilities, and developing the workflow of the technical staff to maximize productivity in MULTIPLE areas.
Ensure that all medications in all areas have been safely and securely stored according to Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances.
Assure that all such drugs are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State, and Department Regulations.
Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on daily basis in applicable areas such pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.
Prepare reports as required to support pharmacy activities.
Possesses the ability to work and instruct in the Sterile Product area preparing TPN (Total Parentral Nutrition) solutions with a high level of skill and expertise.
Demonstrates understanding of the calculations involved in nutritional solution preparation.
Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
Participate in departmental quality improvement activities in order to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational and patient care indicators.
Participate in the distribution of medication including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts and the delivery of controlled substances per department policy and state and federal requirements.
Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credit if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
Demonstrate competency in performing high skill level activities in MULTIPLE areas such as sterile products/IV admixtures, controlled substances, robot operation, packaging operations, and operating room.
Demonstrate a high level of knowledge understanding the laws associated with the purchasing and distribution of controlled substances.
Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.
Participation in an active role as a lead contributor/developer in department and collaborative quality improvement, assist in data collection, program implementation and reporting of results.
Consistently exhibit the following actions: submission of prescription information to correct insurance processor, troubleshoot and resolve rejected claims, reliably coordinate multiple benefit payers including Medicare obtaining all necessary paperwork including assignment of benefit forms.
Possess a high level of knowledge regarding insurance prior authorization process including communication with patient and health care providers, understanding of documentation needed from medical records and pharmacy benefit management websites, ability to complete needed paperwork and assist in the follow-up with the approval process.
Assist patients and health care providers with financial coordination using programs such as: copay assistance, pharmaceutical manufacturer assistance programs, foundation assistance and UPMC program.
Promote quality and patient health through enrollment and management of adherence programs such as refill coordination and medication synchronization.
Engage in decentralized technician activities including automation management, cassette exchange, and expiration return, and demonstrate customer service during all interactions with nurses to facilitate the drug distribution process.
Monitor pharmacy activities including but not limited to turn around time, stockouts, missing doses, central drop, and AcuDose footprints.
Interview patients and appropriate caregivers to obtain admission medication information and accurately enter it into the electronic chart for review by a pharmacist.
Coordinate with health care professionals to facilitate any medication changes made throughout the hospital stay and ensure the filling of prescriptions for patients upon discharge. This may include transportation of the physical prescription and coordination of payment from the patient to the outpatient pharmacy.
Possess a high level of knowledge and skill in working with pharmacy automation technologies, including RobotRx and packaging operations.
Understand and consistently assist with the daily operations within the operating room pharmacy, including drawing up syringes and filling kits, case trays, room boxes, etc., as well as appropriate inventory and ordering practices for OR satellites and areas.
Maintain an understanding of best practices associated with inventory control processes, ordering, and receiving medication.
Demonstrate a solid understanding related to laws, regulations, and policies and procedures related to procurement.
Able to package oral dosage forms including liquid formulations in the pharmacy packaging system.
Assist with controlled substance ordering, receiving, and filling, and maintain appropriate inventory documentation in compliance with Federal, State, and Department Regulations.
Consistently has the ability to work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) with a high level of skill and expertise.
Compound IV medications using appropriate aseptic technique in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
Utilizing the pharmacy information system, generate any necessary sterile product reports, labels, or makes time changes; discontinue IV solutions with a high level of skill and accuracy.
Able to perform the calculations involved in nutritional solution preparation.
Assist with the order entry of medications into the pharmacy information system including IV admixtures and TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition), under the supervision of a pharmacist.