Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services Representative

About the role

Amerita Overview
Prepares technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. Plays an integral role in the inventory and quality assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with nurses, customer service and distribution to facilitate new referrals and admissions.
• Initial and ongoing assessment of patient, drug and disease information to identify drug-related problems or needs.
• Escalates to a clinician as needed.
• Answers inquiries from patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Escalates to a clinician as needed.
• Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the customer/patient record of all clinical activities and communication.
• Schedules the preparation of IV therapies and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the Pharmacist.
• Picks and pulls supplies and home medical equipment.
• Communicates supply inventories to the Pharmacist and documents all communication in patient progress notes.
• Coordinates and schedules patient care activities with Pharmacists, Nurses, other Technicians and Patient Care Coordinators.
• Prepares labels, prescriptions and compounding/mixing worksheets and completes and maintains product lot numbers, expiration dates and batch records.
• Generates delivery/pick slips under the supervision of the Pharmacist.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently.

Skills

• Constant sitting and typing on a keyboard with fingers.
• Occasional standing and walking.

Benefits

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

Pay

Competitive Pay

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 9:30am - 6:00pm