Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician
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Job Description
INTRODUCTION
Company Overview:
BioMatrix is a nationwide infusion pharmacy with decades of experience supporting patients on specialty medication. Our compassionate care team helps patients navigate the oftenchallenging healthcare environment. We treat our patients like family and get them started on therapy quickly. We work closely with them as well as their family and their healthcare providers throughout the patient journey staying focused on optimal clinical outcomes.
At BioMatrix the heart of our Inclusion Diversity Equity & Access (IDEA) philosophy is the commitment to cultivate a welcoming space where everyones contributions are acknowledged and celebrated. Our goal is to draw in develop engage and retain talented highperforming individuals from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. We believe that both respecting and embracing diversity enriches the experiences and successes of our patients employees and partners.
Schedule & Location:
Monday through Friday between 8:30am Central Standard Time and 5pm Central Standard Time
It is anticipated that an incumbent in this position will work onsite at our location in Tyler TX. Work schedule and location subject to change based upon business needs.
Job Description:
The Pharmacy Technician performs designated technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation labeling and dispensing of medications including sterile admixtures and prepackaged or unit dose drugs. In addition performs designated tasks regarding pharmacy quality control management of pharmacy records inventory control and preparation of orders for drugs. All functions are under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Current and valid Pharmacy Technician license in good standing and issued by state in which duties are performed required
- Strong customer service skills focus and dedication
- Basic computer and internet skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED
- Minimum of two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience preferred
- Familiarity with home infusion medications preferred
- National certification by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred
- Knowledge of CareTend Pharmacy Software preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs all duties under direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Adheres to BioMatrix policies and procedures; and complies with federal state and local laws rules and regulations.
- Complies with HIPAA Privacy Rule and maintains strict confidentiality of patient client and employee information.
- Prepares and generates batches for preparation of prescriptions.
- Prepares prescriptions and enters into CareTend pharmacy software system for Pharmacist verification including delivery addresses UPS tracking numbers changes in patient health status and communications to Pharmacist.
- Accurately enters new product and supply inventory into CareTendand maintains appropriate drug and supply inventory levels.
- Generates labels picks and packages prepackaged and unit dose drugs in accordance with dispensing order (picklist).
- Maintains patient files with current prescriptions
- Ensures all pending orders are approved by communicating with the billing department prior to shipment to assure insurance clearance prior to shipment date (prior authorization)
- Notifies pharmacist of new prescriptions for subsequent patient orders
- Works with intake coordinator to schedule shipment of drugs pumps and supplies
- Communicates with field staff and managers on shipment details: items shipped delivery address shipment date
- Accepts product and supply deliveries unpacks verifies accuracy of order and forwards packing information to accounts payable department
- MonitorsUPS shipments to confirm delivery; fax delivery tickets into system
- Files delivery tickets order forms and prescriptions in an efficient timely manner
- Performs and records quality assurance activities
- Maintains medication ancillaries and supplies inventory levels to company goals; rotates stock and utilizes return process
- Ensures pharmacy area is clean and maintained per organizational policy and procedure
- Maintains professional growth and development through seminars workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise; attends continuing education programs to maintain expertise in pharmacy and information systems
- Participates in continuing education programs appropriate to this position and maintain current knowledge of government regulations and industry best practices; provides relevant updates to staff members accordingly
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
- Must have scheduling flexibility and be able to work overtime when necessary.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Performs related duties as requested.
- Participates in quality assurance activities and audits as directed.
KNOWLEDEGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal written and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multitask and manage multiple responsibilities in a fastpaced environment.
- Ability to focus on detail be taskoriented with commitment to accuracy and risk reduction.
- Ability to work cooperatively with the pharmacist and other pharmacy operations staff.
- Ability to quickly respond to emergency requests.
Communication Skills
- Oral Communication Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
- Written Communication Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.
Computer Skills
- Become and remain proficient is all programs necessary for execution of tasks in current role.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This position requires constant standing with occasional walking kneeling or stooping.
- This position requires the use of hands to finger handle or feel objects and the ability to reach with hands and arms.
- This position requires constant talking and hearing.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- This position must frequently lift and/or move boxes and packages weighing 25 75 pounds.
- Required to move/lift delivery boxes and packages.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If needing a reasonable accommodation within the application process please contact the BioMatrix People & Culture team ator 954.385.7322 x 1425.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
OTHER
- Will participate in legal and ethical compliance training each year.
- Will consistently behave in compliance with the BioMatrix LLCs legal and ethical policies and procedures.
- Will abide by the policies of BioMatrix LLC as set forth in the Compliance Manual.
- Will not participate in any conduct considered to be unethical or illegal.
EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Supports the organizations mission vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: integrity dedication compassion enrichment and enthusiasm places patients first is allin with stackedhands and is focused on relentless consistency wins.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
The incumbent must be able to work in a fastpaced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organizations services (may include: visitors patients employees or others).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
