Patient Assistance Pharmacy Technician, Specialty Pharmacy- Ft. Wayne

POSITION PURPOSE

The Pharmacy Technician II – Advanced (certified and licensed) provides safe, quality technical and non-technical functions which assist in provision of pharmaceutical care under the supervision and direction of a registered pharmacist in accordance with level of experience, education, policies and procedures. Provides expanded knowledge and experience of the Pharmacy Technician I – General role. Work includes complex sterile and non-sterile compounding, program and quality assurance activities and / or billing. May mentor and/or precept lower-level colleagues.

Essential Functions

• Acts independently and appropriately within license, scope of knowledge and experience in practice area.
• Exhibits agility and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities for role and competence.
• Maintains accurate charging, crediting, and billing records.
• Dedicated work (approximately 25-50% of time) in performing functions that require advanced skill and training (e.g., complex sterile and non-sterile compounding).
• Supports the operation and care of specialized pharmaceutical equipment.
• Actively interacts and communicates with all internal departments on general to broad pharmacy-related issues and requests.
• Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, licenses, and certifications, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Supports the drug procurement process (e.g., receiving, packaging, distribution, stocking, storage, recalls).

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience as a pharmacy technician; internal or external certifications or completion of role specific certification or licensing.
• Licensure: Current pharmacy technician state licensure where employed.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Written and verbal communication skills to interpret and/or discuss technical or sensitive information with internal and external customers.
• Discretion in deciding what and how to communicate.
• Ability to organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently.
• Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful due to time constraints.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products, including word, Excel, PowerPoint and other graphics or presentation software.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Physical And Mental Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently.
• Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
• This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity.
• This position may require potentially prolonged periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing.
• Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.