Pharmacy Technician III - Inpatient

Responsibilities

• Answers phones.
• Prepares prescription and non-prescription medication and/or devices.
• Stocks and replenishes stock locations and automated dispensing machines and/or robots.
• Serves as a preceptor and assists with orienting and training of pharmacy department staff.
• Provides CII oversight.
• Communicates supply issues, problems or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Affords workflow management.

Requirements

• Inpatient and Infusion Only: Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile drug products (including antineoplastic, investigational and hazardous medications) in accordance with USP chapters and under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Inpatient and Infusion Only: Prepares or compounds non-sterile drug products (including antineoplastic, investigational and hazardous medications) in accordance with USP chapters and under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Inpatient and Infusion Only: Utilizes closed system transfer devices to limit potential exposure of the environment to hazardous medications.
• Inpatient and Infusion Only: Follows investigational protocols in the preparation of study medications, maintains records of preparation, stability, and dispenses as required.
• Inpatient and Infusion Only: Maintains the hardware and software of the department's multiple computer systems.
• Outpatient Only: Electronically processes prescription orders and prepares prescriptions for verification by a pharmacist.
• Outpatient Only: Processes third party claims.
• Outpatient Only: Assists in the call center, with mail order, prior authorizations and deposits.
• Outpatient Only: Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a health or related field, with 1 year of pharmacy experience, or the equivalent in education and experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.

Skills

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification required.
• BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire for Pharmacy Technicians in the Retail or Specialty Pharmacy if required to administer immunizations.

Pay

• Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, performs routine and specialized technical and clerical duties for drug distribution to patients.

Schedule

• This is a Full Time, 40hr per week, benefitted position.