Pharmacy Technician II - Specialty Pharmacy

This position provides technical expertise in the specialty pharmacy by making patient calls, preparing medications for delivery, and completing technician-related duties. The role is primarily based in a call center with rotating shifts to prepare orders for delivery.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• Shifts vary between 7:30am and 5:00pm
• 7:30am – 4:00pm (Shipping)
• 8:00am – 4:30pm (Shipping)
• 8:30am – 5:00pm (Call Center)
• Possible hybrid after training and clearing probation

Responsibilities

• Accepts prescription, establishes billing/patient charges, documents patient’s allergies correctly, interprets and enters information regarding the outpatient prescription into the computer system.
• Prepares and packages injectables and oral medication for outpatient use.
• Independently resolves on-line adjudication problems with Third Party Payors, without pharmacist intervention.
• Extemporaneously compounds medication which is not commercially available (i.e. suspensions, ointments, liquids, capsules, powders, etc.) under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Replenishes pharmacy stock area and notifies pharmacist or inventory coordinators of any problems or concerns.
• Assists in orientation and training for new Outpatient Pharmacy Technicians and interns. Ensures that the trainees are competent to function in the outpatient pharmacy area.

Requirements

• Registered with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (Registered or Certified Pharmacy Technician), required.
• Certification as a pharmacy technician or documented passing score on certification exam prior to start date (PTCB, ExCPT), required.
• Demonstrated skills in algebra by passing score on math competency administered on site.
• Two years of experience as a pharmacy technician (preferably in a setting appropriate for the position, e.g. outpatient, hospital, etc), required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally: Biohazard waste, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Sitting
• Frequently: Bend/twist, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Squat/kneel
• Continuously: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking