Pharmacy Information Technician

Description

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Variable Hours/Variable Days

Starting Wage: $23.28-$32.02 per hour, depending on experience

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Information Technician reports to the Director of Pharmacy Operations and functions under the direction and guidance of the Pharmacy Clinical Managers.

In this role, the Pharmacy Info Tech;

• Provides support services to maintain the pharmacy information systems and other technology used by the pharmacy, nurses, providers, and other healthcare staff.
• Support services may include, but are not limited to, implementation, integrations, troubleshooting, testing, training, and maintenance of established system applications.
• Works with data analytics and metrics to generate action plans.
• Works in partnership with system leadership to produce reports as requested.
• Interacts with all stakeholders through various phases of implementation, maintenance, and optimizations.
• Coordinates problem resolution with external support services and vendors.
• Plays an integral part in assisting drug diversion prevention monitoring.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• An Associate degree in computer science or a healthcare-related field is preferred

Experience

• 1 year of experience as a pharmacy technician in the acute care setting plus education or experience that provides knowledge of network configuration, operating systems and/or database administration OR 3 years of pharmacy technician experience at Asante with experience in all areas of the pharmacy, including but not limited to, Automated Dispensing Units (ADU), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Pharmacy specific software/hardware.
• Experience with Windows operating system/PC knowledge is required
• Understanding of medication distribution and administration workflows by pharmacy, nursing, and providers is required

Required Certifications

• CPT: Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy is required

ONE of the following is also required:

• ExCPT: Certified Pharmacy Technician by the National Healthcare Association (NHA)
• CPhT: Certified Pharmacy Technician by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Preferred Certifications

• ASHP Pharmacy Informatics Certificate
• PTCB: Advanced Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, we are guided by our values:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.