Pharmacy Technician Specialist

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Richmond, VA

6d•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)
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

Vocational/ Technical Degree - 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.
Functions may include, accepting new written, faxed or electronic prescription orders from a prescriber or a prescriber's agent
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 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, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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