Pharmacy Technician PD
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of staff pharmacists, according to standard procedures, to prepare medications pursuant to physician orders, perform sterile and non-sterile compounding, repackage bulk medication in unit dose form, restock automatic dispensing machines, handles prior authorizations, participates in inventory management activities, conducts regular unit inspections, maintains appropriate records and documentations, and routinely participates in departmental educational initiatives. Will serve as the point of contact for patients, explain benefits coverage and financial responsibilities to the patients, collect method of payment, coordinate medication refills, and delivery of medications.
Requirements
- Minimum six (6) weeks of Pharmacy externship training or one year of inpatient/outpatient Pharmacy experience.
- High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent.
- Graduated from an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program and a minimum of 240 hours of externship, or two (2) years of inpatient/outpatient hospital experience with a state license.
- Proficient in English, verbal and written communications skills, and pharmaceutical calculations.
- Must be able to type and accurately perform computer entry.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical compounding (sterile and non-sterile); proficiency in pharmaceutical math calculations; clear verbal and written communication skills.
- California Pharmacy Technician License.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years or more of inpatient pediatric or specialty pharmacy experience.
- Experience with insurance prior authorization administration.
- Associate Degree in Pharmacy Technology.
- CPhT – Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Certified Compounding Sterile Preparation (CSPT)
- Familiarity with Automated Dispensing Cabinet use and other IV workflow automation
- working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Knowledge of patient eligibility and coverage confirmation as well as obtaining authorizations.
Responsibilities
- prepare medications pursuant to physician orders
- perform sterile and non-sterile compounding
- repackage bulk medication in unit dose form
- restock automatic dispensing machines
- handles prior authorizations
- participates in inventory management activities
- conducts regular unit inspections
- maintains appropriate records and documentations
- routinely participates in departmental educational initiatives
- Will serve as the point of contact for patients
- explain benefits coverage and financial responsibilities to the patients
- collect method of payment
- coordinate medication refills
- delivery of medications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
