Senior Pharmacy Technician, Certified - River Crossing Pharmacy

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a full-time Senior Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This position provides specialized support with inventory management, regulatory auditing, sterile compounding, and record maintenance to the Ambulatory Care Pharmacies under the general supervision of a pharmacy manager. The role coordinates and performs technical activities of a pharmacy service area under the general supervision of a pharmacist, providing operational support unique to the River Crossing Pharmacy. The position will also perform duties unique to North Dodge, Quad Cities, and River Crossing practice sites and includes all responsibilities performed by Certified Pharmacy Technicians in the Ambulatory Care Pharmacies.

Requirements

Registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy at the time of hire.
National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Must meet ongoing education requirements and maintain certification.
High school diploma or the equivalent.
Any combination of four years of post-high school experience and/or education in the natural sciences OR Four years of experience as a pharmacy technician

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform ratio/proportion equations.
Experience with inventory maintenance activities.
Experience working in team environment.
Experience working in detail-oriented work environment.
Knowledge of windows-based computer programs.
Experience working in environment requiring accuracy.
Experience working in healthcare with one-on-one patient interaction & experience handling challenging interactions in work environment

Responsibilities

Participate in inventory management activities
Assists with ordering supplies and medications for pharmacy areas
Consistently monitors usage patterns and adjust PAR levels accordingly.
Maintains an inventory that will reduce waste
Incorporates strategies to reduce cost
Participates in activities related to medication recalls.
Assists with data collection and runs reports as requested.
Participates in 100% inventory for designated pharmacy locations.
Under pharmacist supervision prepares patient specific compounded sterile products including hazardous medications.
Preparation according to NIOSH, USP, and SOP guidelines
Performs daily cleanroom maintenance activities including: Cleaning of hood in accordance with SOP, Decontamination of hood as required, Daily, weekly and monthly environmental services duties, Review and documentation of hood maintenance activities
Participates in cash collection and reconciliation activities.
Assures that patient or third party pricing and billing errors, issues and complaints are resolved.
Acts as an advisor for any questions regarding communication with patient.
Coordinates the identification and reconciliation of third party rejections.
Verification of and balancing of cash register tapes with funds received.
Participates in management activities.
Acts as a positive role model.
Communicates with clear, positive verbal and written messages to individuals within the department as well as with patients, the general public, and other departments.
Fosters teamwork by encouraging and assisting others.
Provides redirection to technician and student staff, as need to ensure efficiency is maintained.
Utilizes advanced problem-solving methods to troubleshoot issues that arise in the pharmacy.
Participates in database maintenance with computers, equipment, and cash registers.
Assists with other duties as assigned.