Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Inpatient - St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Saint Joseph, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, assist the pharmacist in processing of medication orders by selecting, assembling, and preparing medications to be dispensed for inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) services. A Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist will also spend a majority of their time on leading a specialized activity within the department which may include, but are not limited to some of the following specialist job functions: Patient Medication History Technician Specialist, Patient Medication Assistance Technician Specialist, Chemotherapy IV Compounding Technician Specialist, Sterile IV Preparation Oversight Specialist, Research Technician Specialist, Surgery Technician Specialist, Pharmacy Inventory Specialist. Technicians of this level should have at least 2 years of experience working in a pharmacy and complete all necessary training and competencies to work in the defined specialized activity.

Requirements

• ExCPT Certification provided by the National Health Career Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification and registration with State Board of Pharmacy (required)
• Valid state driver's license (required)
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• 1 year of experience in Retail, Ambulatory, Outpatient, Hospital, Acute Care, or Home Infusion pharmacy (required)
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Stocking Medications
• Mathematically Proficient
• Processing Prescriptions
• Dispensing Prescriptions
• Robotic Dispensing Systems
• Prioritization
• Performance Improvement
• Packaging Medications
• Compounding Medications
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Mentorship
• Training Employees
• People Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Enthusiasm to Learn
• Active Listening
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Professional Judgement
• Medication Transport
• Inventory management

Nice To Haves

• Completion of ASHP/ACPE tech training program - or - pharmacy technician training via Armed Forces/Veterans Affairs - or respective state department approved career tech high school program (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assisting the pharmacist in preparation of medications for patients within an inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) service area.
• Performing sterile and/or non-sterile compounding, where appropriate, in compliance with guidelines published by United States Pharmacopeia.
• Interview patients to obtain accurate home medication list & enter medications into electronic health record.
• Identify and enroll patients in medication assistance programs to decrease patient financial burden, provide mechanisms to access free/low cost medications, or help facilitate medication prior authorizations.
• Assist the pharmacist in the preparation and handling of IV chemotherapy by preparing, ordering supplies, managing hazardous waste, & record keeping.
• Assist in maintaining sterile compounding policies and procedures.
• Facilitate improvements and compliance of IV sterile preparation area of hospital or home infusion service area.
• Ensure United States Pharmacopeia, State Board of Pharmacy, and other regulatory body compliance by a means of maintaining oversight of training and annual aseptic technique testing for certification of all staff members.
• Assist in maintaining sterile compounding policies and procedures.
• Facilitate improvements & compliance of IV sterile preparation area of hospital or home infusion service area.
• Assist the pharmacist in preparation, handling, & inventory of surgery related medications and appropriate narcotic and charge reconciliation in this hospital area.
• Assist the pharmacist in the preparation and handling of research medications by preparing, ordering supplies, and record keeping.
• Maintain established regulatory body standards and policies.
• Maximize efficiency and processing of pharmacy dispensing, maintaining and optimizing central pharmacy automation, and ensuring compliance of new staff training.
• Responsible for receiving all inventory, drugs, and IV solutions and distributes newly received stock to proper location.
• Ensure patient safety regarding medication storage requirements and reconcile charging issues within the department for appropriate billing of patients.
• May also be involved in ordering of medications.
• Maximize efficiency and processing of automated pharmacy dispensing practices by maintaining and optimizing central pharmacy automation and ensuring compliance of new staff training.
• Assures the accurate and timely filling/distribution and receiving of medications, IV solutions, floor stock, and controlled substances.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and stock automated drug dispensing units and central pharmacy automation, floor stock, and anesthesia/code/trauma carts, if applicable.
• Assists in the education and precepting of new pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, performance improvement activities.
• Assist other inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) service area staff with medication/pharmacy related issues via telephone or in person.
• Leads or participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performing diagnostic laboratory testing as defined in state laws/guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

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