Retail Pharmacy Technician - As Needed

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications
• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances
• Assists with medication distribution tasks
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking
• Completes documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable
• Performs nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable
• Performs sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable
• Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies
• Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level
• Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services
• Assists in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations, as applicable at the entity level
• Obtains and records initial patient demographic and other required information
• Performs data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation purposes
• Handles cashiering duties
• Develops competence in third-party billing functions
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable
• Operates an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements
• Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if more stringent in state

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures
• Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals and outcomes
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl, and reach above shoulders. Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing a mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds, and lifting 35 pounds of material. Must have functional vision, touch, and hearing. Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively. May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases, with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) utilized to minimize exposure. Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes. Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday, such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and changes in temperature and humidity. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations.