Pharmacy Technician Specialist I

American Addiction Centers • Rome, GA

5d • $24 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position is responsible for completing area-specific work as outlined by standard processes and procedures, adhering to policies. The role serves as an expert with equipment and technology in a specialized area, problem-solving technical issues as they arise. The Pharmacy Technician Specialist I ensures documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely fashion, supports methods of communication and coordination with patients and the care team, and identifies quality improvement opportunities based on their specialized skill set to ensure safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care. They provide input to and support the implementation of operational changes, advancements, and site and system standardization. Additionally, they participate in site or system specialized work teams, committees, and councils as applicable, comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards, and keep current with changes in the specialized field, collaborating with department leadership to adopt best practices. The role involves maintaining updated knowledge and skills, contributing to the education of others, and positively contributing to the execution of pharmacy department initiatives. They also accept assignments of tasks from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload dictates.

Requirements

• Registration/Licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements
• Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Health Career Association (ExCPT)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• For technicians in NC with validating technician responsibilities- an Associate’s Degree in Pharmacy Technology is required
• Typically requires 3 years of experience in health care, insurance industry, pharmacy, or medical background
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Basic math skills
• Strong background in medical terminology preferred
• Organizational skills and analytical ability to prepare reports and reconcile reports correctly
• Ability to evaluate and measure customer needs – set clear standards to ensure needs are met
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Self-discipline and attention to detail
• Working PC knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), Internet, and general Call Center Systems

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Completes area-specific work as outlined by standard processes, procedures and adherent to policies
• Serves as an expert with equipment and technology in specialized area
• Problem solves technical issues in the specialized area as they arise
• Ensures documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely fashion
• Supports methods of communication and coordination with patients and care team
• Identifies quality improvement opportunities based on specialized skill set to ensure safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care
• Provides input to and supports implementation of operational changes, advancements, and site and system standardization
• Participates in site or system specialized work teams, committees, and councils, as applicable
• Complies with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
• Keeps current with changes in the specialized field and collaborates with department leadership to adopt best practices
• Maintains updated knowledge and skills and contributes to the education of others
• Contributes positively to execution of pharmacy department initiatives
• Accepts assignments of tasks from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload dictates

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED