Pharmacy Technician Specialist

Primary Responsibilities

• Selects, packages, and labels medication and supply orders for inspection and approval by a pharmacist.
• Processes medication orders following proper protocol including accurate data entry of patient information, insurance information (if applicable), and medication order details for verification.
• Maintains, tracks, and monitors inventory levels of medications and pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with established par levels and informs the appropriate individual of stock needs and shortages.
• Uses general knowledge of medical informatics including order-entry systems, automated dispensing devices, bar-code technology systems, which may include packaging devices and/or bar-code medication administration (BCMA) systems, clinical integrated systems and system/application maintenance in the performance of daily duties.
• Delivers medications, pharmacy products, and/or pharmacy services to patients, agents of the patient, or patient care areas in compliance with regulatory standards pertaining to medication handling, storage, and/or security.
• Calculates, measures and compounds medications in accordance with USP 795, USP 797, USP 800, and/or other established practices and policies; may include non-sterile compounding, sterile compounding, and hazardous medication compounding.
• In collaboration with the health care team, pharmacist, and/or patient, identifies and resolves, in partnership with a pharmacist when required, patient specific medication management or medication therapy needs.
• Obtains detailed, comprehensive medication history from various sources using strong communication skills for further pharmacist verification, and/or performs specialized medication handling and/or compounding practices for unique patient populations.
• Acts as a role model, provides training to team members, provides daily oversight to operations and/or compliance activities, and supports the pharmacist-in-charge and/or leader with the daily activities of the pharmacy technicians.
• Performs specialized pharmacy-focused tasks such as optimizing daily operations through automation, technology and information systems management, data analysis, purchasing and inventory management (including controlled substances), 340B compliance and data analysis, regulatory standards compliance, diversion monitoring and prevention, transitional care coordination, and/or investigational drug services.

Work Experience

• Prioritizes work responsibilities and manages multiple demands.
• Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
• Adheres to all best practice standards and guidelines within scope of professional practice and follows all hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintains competency in work- and pharmacy-related technology and applications and supports orientation and/or training of team members when appropriate.
• Setses validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question.
• P Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making. Accepts change as a part of the problem-solving process.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, in-service meetings, etc.
• Identifies the extent of the health system’s adherence to best practices and guidelines relevant to medication management.
• Attends hospital and departmental meetings as required.
• Represents the department on hospital committees, professional associations, and community organizations where appropriate.
• Participates in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to medication use and management.
• Maintains knowledgeability of the daily operations of UMMS, including the Pharmacy Department, through active engagement and awareness of departmental communications via mailbox, bulletin boards, and/or email.
• Maintains knowledgeability of the mission, vision, and values of UMMS.