Pharmacy Technician / Patient Service Representative

About the role

Amerita is an entrepreneurial-founded company and a wholly owned subsidiary of PharMerica. The home infusion market is positioned for rapid growth driven by the aging population, increase in chronic diseases, robust pipeline of infusible drugs coming to market, and an industry shift from hospital delivery settings to lower-cost, high-quality alternative providers such as Amerita.

Responsibilities

• Captures and documents initial and ongoing assessment of specific patient, drug and disease information to identify real and potential drug-related problems or needs
• Escalates to a clinician as needed
• Answers inquiries from patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the customer/patient record of all clinical activities and communication with patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Picks and pulls supplies and home medical equipment
• Obtains supply inventories from patients/clients and communicates information obtained to the Pharmacist as required and documents all communication in patient progress notes on the pharmacy computer system
• Participates in branch management, department and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activities
• Adheres to all accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local and federal regulations and standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved/accredited pharmacy technician training program; IV certification preferred
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license in state of practice per state regulations
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by the state board of pharmacy in state of practice
• One to three (1-3) years of related pharmacy experience in a home care setting, retail, or pharmacy setting
• General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic techniques
• Effective mathematical and communication skills required
• Basic pharmacy knowledge of reading and interpreting prescriptions
• The ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently
• Valid driver’s license, preferred

Skills

• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and pharmaceutical calculations

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program & DailyPay
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance

Pay

Salary Range USD $28.00 - $34.00 / Hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with weekend rotation if needed