PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (MON-FRI PART-TIME)

Patient Care America•Pompano Beach, FL

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dispensing Pharmacy Technician is responsible for data entry of prescriptions into the pharmacy computer system and fulfillment under the direction of the Pharmacist and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the company, the state’s pharmacy regulations, and other regulatory entities. The Dispensing Pharmacy Technician assists Pharmacist(s) in assuring that prescribed medication(s) and supplies are prepared and dispensed as directed by Physician’s orders and shipped in the most efficient manner and/or to patient’s requirements. The focus will be on oral Bundled Medication but will also be expected to be cross-trained and able to work in the confines of the Renal Nutritional department. This role involves training and participation in all administrative areas required as a pharmacy technician, including entering data into Newleaf and/or any other pharmacy-specific software, counting and dispensing oral medications, accurately entering new prescriptions and compounding instructions, processing refills, processing formula changes, creating delivery tickets and compounding worksheets, processing new patient starts, and completing assigned tasks. The technician will perform appropriate calculations when required, maintain patient profiles, enter progress notes, attach documents and enter lab values into Newleaf software, answer phone calls and handle/triage appropriately, and perform quality checks of daily patient orders, boxes, bins and delivery tickets. They will also work with the warehouse to complete a final review of shipments and communicate effectively through email with both internal and external customers. Responsibilities include appropriately capturing patient notes and articulation of company policies and practices to clinics, clinicians, patients and vendors, entering QREs into Incident Tracker, and using appropriate resources to effectively solve problems. Additionally, the role requires participation in cleaning activities in the cleanroom, anteroom, and workroom per company policies, cleaning and maintaining equipment according to USP 797 guidelines and Florida State Board of Pharmacy regulations, participating in sanitizing products and stocking the cleanroom, successfully completing media fill testing annually and as required, and successfully completing all didactic training and process validations, including those for compounding sterile preparations using approved aseptic technique. Compliance with all state and federal regulations, company policies, and HIPAA and privacy policies is mandatory. The technician will participate in routine check of expiration dates and quarterly inventory, collaborate with team members to meet deadlines and provide high quality patient care, participate in team building activities and maintain a positive work environment, and maintain professionalism at all times. The bundle room must be kept neat and orderly at all times, free of food, drink, and clutter. Any and all other essential job functions as assigned will also be performed.

Requirements

Current, valid Pharmacy Technician license issued by the State of Florida.
Ability to pass a drug, background screen and be eligible to work in the U.S.
Self-motivated; able to work independently.
Detail oriented; strong organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with both internal and external customers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills and ability to learn pharmacy software and other proprietary software programs.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to work as part of a diverse team and promote a positive team environment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of pharmacy technician experience.
Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
Knowledge and understanding of USP Chapter 797.
Working knowledge of Newleaf.
Experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Data entry of prescriptions into the pharmacy computer system and fulfillment under the direction of the Pharmacist.
Assist Pharmacist(s) in assuring that prescribed medication(s) and supplies are prepared and dispensed as directed by Physician’s orders and shipped in the most efficient manner and/or to patient’s requirements.
Train and participate in all administrative areas required as a pharmacy technician.
Enter data into Newleaf and/or any other pharmacy-specific software.
Count and dispense oral medications for clinic and home patients.
Accurately enter new prescriptions and compounding instructions, process refills, process formula changes, create delivery tickets and compounding worksheets, process new patient starts, and complete tasks as assigned.
Perform appropriate calculations when required.
Maintain patient profiles, enter progress notes, attach documents and enter lab values into Newleaf software.
Answer phone calls and handle/triage appropriately.
Perform quality check of daily patient orders, boxes, bins and delivery tickets.
Work with warehouse to complete a final review of shipments.
Communicate effectively through email with both internal and external customers.
Appropriately capture patient notes and articulation of company policies and practices to clinics, clinicians, patients and vendors.
Enter QREs into Incident Tracker.
Use the appropriate resources to effectively solve problems.
Participate in cleaning activities as assigned in the cleanroom, anteroom and workroom per company policies.
Clean and maintain equipment in the work areas according to USP 797 guidelines and the Florida State Board of Pharmacy regulations, and as outlined in company policies and procedures.
Participate in sanitizing products and stocking the cleanroom.
Successfully complete media fill testing annually and as required.
Successfully complete all didactic training and process validations as required, including training required to compound sterile preparations using approved aseptic technique.
Comply with all state and federal regulations and all company policies.
Comply with all HIPAA and privacy policies and practices.
Participate in routine check of expiration dates and quarterly inventory.
Collaborate with team members to meet deadlines and provide high quality patient care.
Participate in team building activities and maintain a positive work environment.
Maintain professionalism at all times.
Keep the bundle room neat and orderly/organized at all times; free of food, drink, clutter.
Perform any and all other essential job functions as assigned.