Pharmacy Technician - 3rd shift

About the role

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position at Department 38410 AMC Grafton - Pharmacy. The position is a 3rd shift role with a 7-on/7-off schedule, requiring training on days for approximately 3 months prior to placement.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications
• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances
• Aids in medication distribution tasks
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
• Aids in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking
• Completes and documents controlled substance removal, stocking, and wasting
• Performs nonsterile and sterile compounding following USP standards
• Inspects assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies
• Completes and documents medication admission histories
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives
• May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders
• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments
• Develops competence in third-party billing functions
• Obtains and records initial patient demographic and other required information
• Enters required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation purposes
• Performs cashiering duties
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations under supervision of a registered pharmacist
• Maintains compliance with organization policies and procedures
• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments
• Operates an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required
• May be exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and changes in temperature and humidity
• May be required to perform other related duties as required

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Certification/License: Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements. Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if in more stringent in-state requirements.

Experience: No work experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures, strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals and outcomes, strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction, effective critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, expert knowledge of metrics utilized to measure revenue cycle quality and processes, ability to lead a diverse group of teams.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material
• Functional vision, touch and hearing required
• Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises
• Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program