Registered Pharmacy Technician - Acute Pharmacy - Roper Hospital - PRN
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Registered Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists with filling physician orders and selecting, assembling, and placing medications for inpatient and/or outpatient pharmacy services. The technician may be evaluated for advancement to Certified Pharmacy Technician after completing knowledge requirements from an approved training program, as applicable to state law, and passing national technician certification. The position supports medication preparation, prescription processing, inventory and dispensing operations, billing, and patient service. Duties are performed in accordance with applicable State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations. Pharmacy technicians may practice to the extent authorized by their state licensing board. The role may require travel between locations as needed. This description is not exhaustive; other related duties may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation. The technician serves patients across all age groups, from neonates through geriatrics. Work may involve high stress and fluctuating workloads, noise and bright lights, limited exposure to hazardous substances or body fluids, and frequent interruptions. Universal precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment are required. This is a PRN position with rotating shifts and hours as needed. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.
Requirements
- Registration with the respective State Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
- High school diploma, GED, or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma; alternatively, continuous employment as a pharmacy technician since before April 8, 2009, without such a diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to comply with applicable State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.
- Ability to use universal precautions and required personal protective equipment and follow infection-control policies.
- Skills in electronic medical records, medication stocking, mathematical proficiency, point-of-sale equipment, prescription processing and dispensing, robotic dispensing systems, prioritization, performance improvement, medication packaging, insurance claim processing, compounding, attention to detail, customer service, problem solving, active listening, verbal and written communication, professional judgment, and diagnostic testing.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in retail, ambulatory, outpatient, hospital, acute care, or home infusion pharmacy.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in preparing medications for patients in inpatient and/or outpatient service areas.
- Accept new written, faxed, or electronic prescription orders from prescribers or their agents.
- Accept verbal prescription orders for non-controlled drugs when authorized by state law and the responsible pharmacist.
- Enter information into and retrieve information from electronic health records or prescription-processing systems.
- Ensure accurate charge and credit processing related to medication orders for patient billing.
- Prepare and affix labels; stock and retrieve prescription drugs; and count and pour drugs into containers before pharmacist dispensing.
- Perform non-sterile drug compounding according to applicable United States Pharmacopeia guidelines and site-specific training.
- Operate drug-dispensing technology, including robotics.
- Where authorized by state law and regulations, send or receive electronic prescriptions between pharmacies and access shared prescription records.
- Where authorized, perform sterile and non-sterile compounding, stock automated drug cabinets, and check the work of other technicians.
- Assist with educating and precepting new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students, and participate in performance improvement activities.
- In outpatient settings, package and sell prescription drugs to patients or their representatives and assist with insurance claim processing.
- Stock retail pharmacy automation.
- Help maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Perform other functions in accordance with applicable State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.
- Travel between locations as needed.
- Provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the assigned unit.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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Education Level
High school or GED
