Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Regional Health Services of Howard County•Waterloo, IA

48d

About The Position

This position is a career ladder position for technical staff within the Department of Pharmacy. It is intended to recognize the colleagues development, experience and service to the department and co-workers. The primary differences between a pharmacy technician II and a pharmacy technician III are; 1) completion of Immunization Administration Certificate and 2) BLS. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne. Assists pharmacists in receiving, processing and preparing provider's orders Receives rx from patient, collects appropriate information to process rx (demographics, insurance, allergies, current medications) Processes prescriptions accurately and efficiently Obtains correct medication, strength, dosage form and quantity to complete order Prepares/fills prescription for pharmacist verification Utilizes Pharmacy-at-a-Glance in QS1 to monitor workload and prioritize tasks Pharmacy Tech II only - Receives telephone prescription orders from providers (repeat back and verify information) Utilizes Eyecons to count all meds capable of being counted on Eyecons. Double count all meds (except for RxMedic drugs) and back count CIIs. Processes Return to Stocks daily. Covenant Family Pharmacy ONLY - Selects appropriate product (including package size) for RxMedic. Troubleshoots and calls RxMedic if necessary. Assists with pharmacy enhanced services Performs Time My Meds daily tasks - Posting, Informational Review, Notes, Will Call Bin Check, Days Supply Mismatch Actively recruits and enrolls med sync patients. Accurately makes necessary adjustments within Time My Meds and patient chart to reflect med changes or schedule changes. Identifies patients in need of med adherence packaging and refers to our program. Promotes vaccination services, especially during cold/flu season and during other vaccination initiatives. Promotes iMedicare and our assistance in providing information for Medicare Part D enrollment. Covenant Family Pharmacy ONLY - Identifies and prioritizes Transitions of Care prescriptions. Follows appropriate procedures according to Transitions of Care program. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Current Pharmacy Technician Certification required
Immunization Administration Certificate
Registered with Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Technician or as a Pharmacy Intern within 30 days of hire
If driving, Valid IA driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
BLS

Nice To Haves

Advanced Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assists pharmacists in receiving, processing and preparing provider's orders
Receives rx from patient, collects appropriate information to process rx (demographics, insurance, allergies, current medications)
Processes prescriptions accurately and efficiently
Obtains correct medication, strength, dosage form and quantity to complete order
Prepares/fills prescription for pharmacist verification
Utilizes Pharmacy-at-a-Glance in QS1 to monitor workload and prioritize tasks
Pharmacy Tech II only - Receives telephone prescription orders from providers (repeat back and verify information)
Utilizes Eyecons to count all meds capable of being counted on Eyecons. Double count all meds (except for RxMedic drugs) and back count CIIs.
Processes Return to Stocks daily.
Covenant Family Pharmacy ONLY - Selects appropriate product (including package size) for RxMedic. Troubleshoots and calls RxMedic if necessary.
Performs Time My Meds daily tasks - Posting, Informational Review, Notes, Will Call Bin Check, Days Supply Mismatch
Actively recruits and enrolls med sync patients.
Accurately makes necessary adjustments within Time My Meds and patient chart to reflect med changes or schedule changes.
Identifies patients in need of med adherence packaging and refers to our program.
Promotes vaccination services, especially during cold/flu season and during other vaccination initiatives.
Promotes iMedicare and our assistance in providing information for Medicare Part D enrollment.
Covenant Family Pharmacy ONLY - Identifies and prioritizes Transitions of Care prescriptions. Follows appropriate procedures according to Transitions of Care program.