Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Outpatient - Retail Rx - 120 - St. Vincent Medical Center
Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Outpatient - Retail Rx - 120 - St. Vincent Medical Center
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Job Description
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
15Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist under general supervision assist the pharmacist in processing of medication orders by selecting assembling and preparing medications to be dispensed for inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) services. A Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist will also spend a majority of their time on leading a specialized activity within the department which may include but are not limited to some of the following specialist job functions: Patient Medication History Technician Specialist Patient Medication Assistance Technician Specialist Chemotherapy Intravenous (IV) Compounding Technician Specialist Sterile IV Preparation Oversight Specialist Research Technician Specialist Surgery Technician Specialist Pharmacy Inventory Specialist. Technicians of this level should have at least 2 years of experience working in a pharmacy and complete all necessary training and competencies to work in the defined specialized activity.
Essential Job Functions
Assists the pharmacist in preparation of medications for patients within an inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) service area
Accepts new written faxed or electronic prescription orders from a prescriber or a prescribers agent
Performs sterile and/or non-sterile compounding where appropriate in compliance with guidelines published by United States Pharmacopeia
Interviews patients to obtain accurate home medication list & enters medications into electronic health record Patient Medication History Technician Specialist
Identifies and enrolls patients in medication assistance programs to decrease patient financial burden provide mechanisms to access free/low-cost medications or help facilitate medication prior authorizations Patient Medication Assistance Technician Specialist
Assists the pharmacist in the preparation and handling of IV chemotherapy by preparing ordering supplies managing hazardous waste & record keeping. Assists in maintaining sterile compounding policies and procedures. Facilitates improvements and compliance of IV sterile preparation area of hospital or home infusion service area Chemotherapy IV Compounding Technician Specialist
Ensures United States Pharmacopeia State Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory body compliance by a means of maintaining oversight of training and annual aseptic technique testing for certification of all staff members. Assists in maintaining sterile compounding policies and procedures. Facilitates improvements & compliance of IV sterile preparation area of hospital or home infusion service area Sterile IV Preparation Oversight Specialist
Assists the pharmacist in preparation handling & inventory of surgery related medications and appropriate narcotic and charge reconciliation in this hospital area Surgery Technician Specialist
Assists the pharmacist in the preparation and handling of research medications by preparing ordering supplies and record keeping. Maintains established regulatory body standards and policies Research Technician Specialist
Maximizes efficiency and processing of pharmacy dispensing maintaining and optimizing central pharmacy automation and ensuring compliance of new staff training Pharmacy Operations Specialist
Receives all inventory drugs and IV solutions and distributes newly received stock to proper location. Ensures patient safety regarding medication storage requirements and reconciles charging issues within the department for appropriate billing of patients. May also be involved in ordering of medications Pharmacy Inventory/Charge Specialist
Maximizes efficiency and processing of automated pharmacy dispensing practices by maintaining and optimizing central pharmacy automation and ensuring compliance of new staff training Pharmacy Automation System Administrator
Assures the accurate and timely filling/distribution and receiving of medications IV solutions floor stock and controlled substances
Troubleshoots maintains and stocks automated drug dispensing units and central pharmacy automation floor stock and anesthesia/code/trauma carts if applicable
Assists in the education and precepting of new pharmacy technicians pharmacy students performance improvement activities
Assists other inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) service area staff with medication/pharmacy related issues via telephone or in person
Leads or participates in performance improvement activities. Performing diagnostic laboratory testing as defined in state laws/guidelines
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation. Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective State Licensing Board Regulations.
Licensing/Certification
ExCPT Certification Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians - National Health Career Association or PTCB Certification -Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (required)
Registration with State Board of Pharmacy (required)
Valid state drivers license (required)
Education
High School Diploma or GED (required)
Completion of ASHP/ACPE American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists / Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education tech training program - or - pharmacy technician training via Armed Forces/Veterans Affairs - or respective state department approved career tech high school program (preferred)
Work Experience
2 years previous experience working in Retail Ambulatory Outpatient Hospital Acute Care or Home Infusion pharmacy (required)
Training
None
Language
None
This is a collective bargaining position.
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Retail Rx - 120 - St Vincent CommunityIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
