Pharmacy Technician Specialist
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Its more than a career its a calling.
MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. LouisWorker Type:
RegularJob Summary:
Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and in accordance with standard procedures this position leads workflows and drives process improvements within a specialized operational area specific to a single ministry. At least 80% of work time is dedicated to this specialized function which may include areas such as technology and automation controlled substance management transitions of care or purchasing. The role involves performing advanced pharmacy technician duties that require specialized knowledge and skills beyond those typically expected in standard technician roles.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs daily services and functions of the specialized role within assigned ministry. Solves issues in the specialized area as they arise. Ensures documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
- Serves as a resource in the specialized area for other ministry team members. Solves complex problems and ensures that issues are escalated and closed as needed.
- Complies with legal regulatory and accreditation standards. Collaborates with department leadership to adopt best practices. Coaches team members when practice standards are not upheld.
- Conducts reviews and audits of specialized area. Reports and monitors KPIs to ensure optimal performance. Identifies quality improvement opportunities based on specialized skill set to ensure safe effective and efficient services and patient care. Provides input to and leads implementation of operational changes and advancements in accordance with system standardization. Participates in ministry work teams committees and councils.
- Collaborates with department leaders to develop and coordinate team member education training orientation and competency. Trains other team members in specialized area.
- Serves as the ministry liaison to regional pharmacy teams in specialty area. Collaborates with leadership to communicate changes in specialty area.
- Provides excellent customer service to patients other staff and ancillary departments and maintains high standards of confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma/GED or education equivalency for licensing.
EXPERIENCE
- Three years experience as a pharmacy technician
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting standing walking reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms malfunctioning machinery etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending stooping kneeling squatting twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location:Illinois
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Or
Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - NationalHealthcareerAssociation (NHA)
And
Pharmacy Technician Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Or
IL Registration Application Process CompleteAtTimeOfHire - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location:Missouri
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Or
Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - NationalHealthcareerAssociation (NHA)
And
Pharmacy Technician - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Or
MO Registration Application andFinger PrintProcess Complete AT TIME OF HIRE-Missouri Division of Professional Registration
State of Work Location:Oklahoma
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Or
Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - NationalHealthcareerAssociation (NHA)
And
Technician - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
State of Work Location:Wisconsin
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Or
Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - NationalHealthcareerAssociation (NHA)
And
Pharmacy Technician Registered - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Or
WI Registration Application Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Wisconsin Department ofSafety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
Outpatient Chemo Drugs LSLScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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About Company
SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system providing high-quality, compassionate, and personalized care to communities across Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.
