pharmacy technician specialist

Scripps Health

<div><div>Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.
Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego&rsquo;s campus includes the O&rsquo;Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).</div><div>
This is a full-time position, generally Monday through Friday business hours, located at Scripps Mercy San Diego in the Hillcrest area. This is a partial remote position.
Why join Scripps Health?
At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:<ul><li>
Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.</li><li>
Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.</li><li>
Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.</li><li>
Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.</li><li>
We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.</li><li>
Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.</li></ul>
Why join this team?
The Pharmacy Technician Specialist will support Ambulatory Services. The Pharmacy Technician Specialist will be working in an office setting assisting with scheduling, answering phone calls, processing referrals, and obtaining medication history. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys customer service, comfortable on the phone and prefers working in an office setting.
</div><div>Experience/Specialized Skills:<ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent.</li></ul> 
Required Certification/Registration:<ul><li>
Current Pharmacy Technician License.</li><li>
Certification by a National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) required within 6 months of hire.</li><li>
Minimum 2 years pharmacy technician experience.</li></ul> 
Required Education/Course(s)/Training:<ul><li>
5 years pharmacy technician experience preferred</li></ul></div><div>
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation&rsquo;s Top 100 Places to Work. 
You&rsquo;ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you&rsquo;re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.</div><div>
Position Pay Range: $29.73-$41.71/hour</div></div>

Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Ambulatory Services

Indiana University Health

<div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">System Pharmacy Technician Specialist</h1>
</div></div><div></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description</h2>
<div>Overview
Overview
We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.
Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!
Why Join IU Health?
As Indiana&rsquo;s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:<ul><li>
401(K) retirement savings with employer match</li><li>
Tuition reimbursement</li><li>
Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program &ndash; Counseling at no cost to you</li><li>
Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!</li></ul>
Description:
This is a full time (40 hours/week 1 FTE) day shift position with a hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite at the ISC in Plainfield, IN and 2 days remote once fully trained.
The main focus of this role is to support the perpetual compliance efforts for regulatory, legal, and accreditation requirements as related to medication management. This role requires 40% of travel within the state to other IU Health sites.
Supports System Pharmacy Services with various departmental functions to deliver consistent quality and reliability for significant business operations. Maintains alignment to regulations and accreditation standards as applicable and ensures perpetual compliance. Interprets standards, rules and regulations and translates these into operational activities including creation of standard work and policies/procedures. Conducts data audits to ensure program compliance. Collaborates with multiple departments to ensure compliance records are complete and accurate. Implements process improvements, when applicable, to ensure efficiencies and compliance. Exercises independent judgement and leads efforts to implement changes as needed to support business functions, regulatory compliance and quality improvement.<ul><li>
High School Diploma/GED is required. Associate's Degree is preferred.</li><li>
Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.</li><li>
Requires Indiana Pharmacy Technician License.</li><li>
Requires Pharmacy Technician National Certification.</li><li>
Requires working knowledge of pharmacy operations.</li><li>
Requires intermediate proficiency typing and using Microsoft Office applications.</li><li>
May require travel to IU Health facilities.</li><li>
May require weekend rotations.</li></ul> 
</div><div>We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
</div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div>Indiana University Health is Indiana&rsquo;s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We&rsquo;re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.</div></div></div></div>

System Pharmacy Technician Specialist

Prisma Health

<div>Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Under the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician specialist is designed to utilize and extend knowledge and competency while performing technical pharmacy functions of the Ambulatory Pharmacy, Inpatient Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Research Center or Drug Policy Program.
 
 
These tasks include, but are not limited to: System Support, Narcotics, Research, Medication Assistance Program/Patient Assistance, Medication Reconciliation, Specialized Roles as approved by the Pharmacy Director Cohort that include system level support and processes<div>
Essential Functions<ul><li>
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference</li><li>
Performs all technician functions specific to the space that the pharmacy technician is responsible for supporting, including but not limited to: System Support, Informatics Support, Automated Dispense Cabinet Support, Billing/Charging Support, Specialized Roles supporting the health system as approved by the Pharmacy Director Cohort, Narcotics Management as approved by the Pharmacy Director Cohort</li><li>
Adheres to the appropriate regulatory guidelines for narcotic management within a hospital or health system, including the Joint Commission, state health department, state Board of Pharmacy and DEA.</li><li>
Expertise in the realm of inventory management as it relates to controlled substances along with collaboration in the purchasing and maintaining of purchasing records.
</li><li>CentrakVestigo, Epic, Maintenance and responsibility for safe keeping of pharmacy retailed trial materials including maintaining competency within software used for maintaining these records including, but not limited to: Taking part and responding to inquiries from trial administrators. These inquiries may be virtual or in-person. Technicians are expected to maintain professional relationships with these auditors.</li><li>
Delivers medications to the appropriate patient care area or department, per established schedule and workflow in a timely manner.
</li><li>Medication Assistance Program and/or Patient Assistance</li><li>
Developing policies/procedures for medication assistance workflow to support pharmacy operations</li><li>
Creating a pharmacy assistance program for the uninsured/underinsured patients of our system</li><li>
Defining discharge medication assistance opportunities dosage form, dose, route, frequency, indication(s) of use, and date/time the last dose was administered.</li><li>
Conducting an appropriate and respectful interview of the patient, or family member, if necessary, to construct an accurate list of home medications including the medication name, identifies and documents patient&rsquo;s primary pharmacy/pharmacies</li><li>
Contacts outside healthcare providers and pharmacy/pharmacies when needed to clarify or verify patient-reported medication lists, and documents communications appropriately</li><li>
Site Leads for sites with greater than 350 beds (inpatient) or greater than 8 technicians (outpatient/retail)</li><li>
Contributes to an efficient pharmacy work environment by providing excellent customer service to include but not limited to answering the phone within three rings, servicing the pharmacy window in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and being at work and prepared to start working at the beginning of each shift.
</li><li>Participates in training of new personnel and mentorship of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.</li><li>
Supports the education and training of both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians within their area of expertise.</li><li>
Maintains excellent customer service skills in communicating with many different stakeholders across the pharmacy enterprise including patients and caregivers, office practice staff, prescribers, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, industry support, payors and payor support agents</li><li>
Participates in quality assurance/performance improvement or other projects as needed to develop or maintain best practices.
</li><li>Contributes to and supports activities/tasks related to the pharmacy enterprise.
</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div><div>
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities<div><ul><li>
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.</li></ul><div><div><div>
Minimum Requirements<ul><li>
Education - High School diploma or equivalent; OR post high school degree.</li><li>
Experience - Two (2) years of experience as a Pharmacy Tech. Experience with Pharmacy software and information systems.</li></ul></div><div><div>
In Lieu Of<ul><li>
NA</li></ul>
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses</div><div><div><div><ul><li>
Certified Pharmacy Tech with Board of Pharmacy</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div><div>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
<ul><li>Knowledge of applicable State BOP/Dept of Health/DEA rules/regulations</li><li>
Communication skills</li><li>
Team-orientation skills</li><li>
Customer service skills
</li><li>Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods.
</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with Health-System and other Pharmacy staff members.
</li><li>Ability to handle frequent interruptions, adapts to changes in workload and schedule.
</li><li>Ability to set priorities and solve problems. Ability to respond quickly to emergency requests.
</li><li>Ability to work outdoors as business needs occur.
</li><li>Ability to stand for extended periods of time or walk frequently as business needs occur.</li><li>
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)</li><li>
Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database, data entry)</li><li>
Mathematical skills</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div>
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Greenville Memorial Med Campus
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
10087300 Pharmacy
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.</div>

Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Medication Reconciliation, FT

Glens Falls Hospital

<div>The Impact You Can Make
Are you looking to elevate your pharmacy career in a hospital setting? Glens Falls Hospital has the perfect opportunity for you as a Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Chemotherapy. This position is perfect for Pharmacy Technicians with at least 2 years of sterile compounding experience, and a National Pharmacy Technician Certification. If you are a certified Pharmacy Technician who is looking to elevate your skills in a critically important line of healthcare, this opportunity is for you! 
Team Impact
Under the direction of the Pharmacist Specialist - Oncology, the Pharmacy Technician Specialist &ndash; Chemotherapy is responsible for multiple activities in the Cancer Center pharmacy which results in the timely delivery of chemotherapy to the patient. Maintains and monitors inventory and assists in the preparation of chemotherapy. 
The Glens Falls Hospital Impact 
Mission
Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. 
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential 
Responsibilities 
<ul><li>Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist facilitates sterile medication preparation using sterile aseptic technique in compliance with USP 797 standards, coordinates the manufacturing of sterile preparations to ensure the timely delivery of sterile compounded preparations, including selecting the correct medication from stock, picking the correct diluents, performing mathematical calculations, preparing materials, reconstituting, identifying appropriate strength and diluents, manipulating necessary instruments and measuring accurate volumes.
</li><li>Familiarity with common doses and administration techniques.
</li><li>Safe handling of potentially hazardous agents and safe retention of a spill.
</li><li>Coordinate workflow based on inpatient and outpatient volumes.
</li><li>Cleans and disinfects primary engineering controls and sterile preparation/admixing areas to ensure a sterile manufacturing environment is maintained in compliance with USP 797.
</li><li>Purchase medications needed directly from the wholesaler, ensuring they meet specifications and are purchased at the best possible cost or within defined contracts as appropriate. Use of a point of preparation ordering system, maintaining inventory within established guidelines. Generate inventory data when necessary.
</li><li>Monitor and maintain perpetual cancer center pharmacy inventory to ensure adequate par levels for cost containment, proper storage, adequate dating of medications, stock rotation and inventory documentation. Monitor and document equipment performance according to policy e.g. refrigerator temperatures and primary engineering controls pressures. Perform monthly Cancer Center Pharmacy Inspection.
</li><li>Purchasing from vendor or wholesaler miscellaneous supplies and items needed for IV prep as well as maintaining par levels. Anticipates use in advance to adequately stock special order supplies. Manages inventory (including back-orders and stock-outs) to ensure adequate stock is available. Provide proactive communication to allow inventory management and product transitions when required. Assist as required with inventory recall notifications.
</li><li>Interprets Pyxis generated fill lists and loads in conjunction with dispensing technology to provide the appropriate medication, dosage, form, strength, size, and quantity and safety for distribution to designated Pyxis Med Stations locations. 
</li></ul>Education/Accredited Programs
<ul><li>High School graduate or Equivalence certificate required
</li><li>Pharmacy technician for 2 years and holds a current National Pharmacy Technician Certification
</li><li>Competency in the safe handling of chemotherapy drugs obtained within 6 months and renewed annually 
</li></ul>Licenses/Certifications/Registrations
<ul><li>Current in NYS licensure
</li><li>National IV certification preferred 
</li></ul>Skills/Abilities
<ul><li>Technical knowledge and understanding of the handling of agents in an IV room environment
</li><li>Precise measurement of agents with extreme cautionary measures including mathematical understanding of volumes, concentration and general dosing ranges
</li><li>Follows instructions precisely
</li><li>Computer skills (Word, Excel and MS Outlook) preferred
</li><li>Ability to work independently and with others as a team player
</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills required 
</li></ul>Communities We Serve
Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
Salary Range
 
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $24.13 to $39.69 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.
 
 
Benefits
 
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here .</div>

Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Chemotherapy (Malta Location)

CARTI, Inc.

<div>JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician Specialist &ndash; Training, Quality &amp; Compliance performs standard pharmacy technician duties while leading pharmacy training programs, competency assessments, and sterile testing across all locations. This role ensures regulatory inspection readiness by maintaining organized documentation, supports quality initiatives such as audits and improvement projects, and serves as a back-up for one-day-a-week clinic preparation, patient assistance drug processing, and drug and supply procurement. 


JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pharmacy Technician duties and responsibilities:
<ul><li>
Prepare medication orders by compounding/admixing medications under a pharmacist&rsquo;s supervision
</li><li>
Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, check all orders for completeness of information, verify patient information, and review laboratory values
</li><li>
Under a pharmacist&rsquo;s supervision, admix drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines, and prepare all drugs within CARTI policies and procedures for aseptic technique and handling hazardous drugs
</li><li>
Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents
</li><li>
Maintain inventory of patient and sample medications
</li><li>
Properly dispose of all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs
</li><li>
Clean hood daily as stated in policy and procedures and assist with monthly cleaning
</li><li>
Check drugs monthly for outdates
</li><li>
Keep accurate logs on all patient assistance drugs
</li><li>
Maintain complete inventory control of medications, assuring proper inventory levels. Order supplies and medications. Receive and shelve medications. Ensure that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply in all departments.
</li><li>
Prepare labels
</li><li>
Have a thorough understanding of department automation, data entry, and report generation
</li><li>
Complete all initial and annual training and testing as required
</li><li>
Know and follow CARTI policies and procedures.
</li><li>
Proactively assists in the general pharmacy workflow as needed
</li></ul>
Additional Duties and Responsibilities for the Specialist:
<ul><li>
Maintains a thorough understanding of required training and competency evaluations</li><li>
Develops and maintains a robust, structured training program</li><li>
Schedules and conducts competency evaluations and sterile testing at all locations within the required frequency</li><li>
Ensures regulatory and accreditation inspection readiness by organizing and maintaining documentation across all locations for training, competencies, and quality activities</li><li>
Oversees and/or performs sterile compounding training for all locations, ensuring consistent delivery and documentation</li><li>
Supports departmental quality initiatives, such as internal audits, process improvement projects, and data collection to support departmental needs</li><li>
Serves as a back-up for travel clinic preparation, medication procurement, patient assistance medication management, and/or other operational functions, as needed.</li><li>
Maintains a thorough understanding of pharmacy systems, data entry, and report generation</li><li>
Assists the pharmacist with scheduling and staff assignments in their assigned area</li><li>
Assists the pharmacy team with other duties as assigned</li></ul> 


OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: May be required to travel to satellite clinics 


EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and REGISTRATION:
<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent</li><li>
Two years of study in an accredited college or university, preferred</li><li>
Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy Technician License, required</li><li>
Within six months of hire date, must obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification.</li><li>
Within six months of hire date, must obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician Educator (CPTEd) Certification</li><li>
Within six months of hire date, must obtain National Pharmacy Technician Association Sterile and Hazardous Compounding Certification courses and become certified</li><li>
Must undergo and pass a criminal background check</li></ul> 


EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
<ul><li>3+ years&rsquo; experience in a pharmacy with IV skills</li><li>
3+ years&rsquo; experience educating, instructing or training in pharmacy</li><li>
Knowledge of pharmaceutical and related medical terminology</li><li>
Knowledge of metric and apothecary systems of weights and measurements</li><li>
Knowledge of medical safety standards to assist in manufacturing and working with pharmaceutical substances</li><li>
Knowledge of medications and the dispensing function to check for correctness</li><li>
Ability to read and interpret prescription information</li><li>
Advanced knowledge of aseptic technique</li><li>
Understands and demonstrates aseptic techniques and procedures</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li></ul> 


REASONING ABILITY:
<ul><li>
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists</li><li>
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form</li></ul> 


INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
<ul><li>
Must interact and communicate both verbally and in written form</li><li>
Must interact and exchange information regarding patients with physicians, other departmental Team Members, and outside agencies on a frequent basis while respecting the confidentiality of patient information</li><li>
Professionalism: consistently exhibits integrity, reliability and accountability in all responsibilities. Maintains respectful, constructive interactions while exhibiting emotional intelligence and sound judgement.</li><li>
Positive Work Ethic: Approaches tasks with enthusiasm, initiative, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.</li><li>
Adaptability: Responds constructively to change, demonstrates flexibility, and remains effective in a dynamic work environment.</li><li>
Collaboration: Works cooperatively with colleagues, values diverse perspectives, and contributes to a respectful team culture.</li><li>
Continuous Improvement Mindset: Actively seeks feedback, embraces learning opportunities, and strives for personal and professional growth.</li><li>
Patient Focused: Maintains a service-oriented mindset, prioritizing the needs of the patients we serve.</li><li>
Communication: Communicates clearly, respectfully, and professionally across all levels of the organization.</li><li>
Problem-Solving Orientation: Approaches challenges with a solution-focused, analytical, and resourceful mindset.</li><li>
Resilience: Maintains composure under pressure and demonstrates perseverance when facing obstacles and time-sensitive matters.</li><li>
Accountability: takes proactive ownership of responsibilities and actively champions departmental education, continually identifying and pursuing opportunities to enhance knowledge, skills and training practices.</li><li>
Constructive feedback: demonstrates the ability to deliver thoughtful, professional feedback to support continuous improvement and enhanced techniques.</li></ul> 


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
<ul><li>
While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk or hear.</li><li>
The Team Member is regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms</li><li>
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus</li><li>
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds</li></ul> 


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described here is representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Team Members are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training. 


COMMENTS:

This description is intended to describe the essential functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 


This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the Team Member to maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness safely.</div>

Pharmacy Technician Specialist|Training Quality & Compliance

Ochsner Health

<div>We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
Responsible for the order entry of prescriptions, preparation of intravenous solutions, disposable supplies and related activities under the direction of a pharmacist for intravenous homecare patients.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Education
Required &ndash; High School diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of a pharmacy technician training program
Work Experience
Required &ndash; 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Preferred - Pharmaceutical quality assurance experience with parenteral products.
Certifications
Required - Registered with the Board of Pharmacy in the state of practice and in possession of a work permit. One year of college or completion of a para-professional pharmacy training program, or Certified Pharmacy Technician Licensure or National Certification, Completion of a sterile product preparation certification
Knowledge Skills and Abilities<ul><li>
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.</li><li>
Must have working knowledge of pharmaceutical mathematics.</li><li>
Must have working knowledge of sterile technique and demonstrate aseptic technique proficiency.</li><li>
Must have working knowledge of safety guidelines for handling chemotherapy.</li><li>
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.</li><li>
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.</li><li>
Skills to operate standard pharmacy and office equipment.</li><li>
Knowledge of basic drug terminology, pharmaceutical evaluation, pharmacology and pharmaceutical law.</li><li>
Excellent aseptic technique must be demonstrated on an ongoing basis.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills.</li></ul>
Job Duties<ul><li>
Prepare and compound sterile parenteral/enteral pharmaceutical and chemotherapeutic agents under pharmacist's supervision, demonstrating a commitment to excellence.</li><li>
Perform accurate prescription order entry processes that are held for pharmacist&rsquo;s review and authorization.</li><li>
Initiate and complete delivery forms.</li><li>
Attend and participate in all patient care meetings and conferences.</li><li>
Prepare, record and monitor results for pharmaceutical quality assurance testing.</li><li>
Assist in maintaining the pharmacy facility in adherence to Policy and Procedures for achievement of excellent audit results.</li><li>
Responsible for knowing and adhering to Policy and Procedures governing pharmacy operations.</li><li>
Assist pharmacist(s) in inventory procedures including record keeping and ordering.</li><li>
Log and shelve incoming inventory.</li><li>
Organize assigned work load to best facilitate its accomplishment.
</li><li>Maintain the confidentiality of patients and their personal information at all times.</li><li>
Act as a delivery representative as found necessary by the pharmacist on duty.</li><li>
Assist the pharmacists, when requested, in all duties and functions according to standard practices of the profession and state, federal and other applicable laws.</li><li>
Stays abreast of developments in field of home infusion therapy.</li><li>
Attends continuing education/workshops recommended by the State-Board of Pharmacy and accrediting agency.</li><li>
Participate in any continuing education and inservices as requested by management.</li><li>
Perform other tasks as requested by pharmacists on duty and supervisor.</li></ul>
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance &amp; Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.
Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. 
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
There is potential to encounter hazardous medications and hazardous waste.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Home Infusion

University of Texas Medical Branch

<div>EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
High School or equivalent</li><li>
Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)</li><li>
Three (3) years of technician experience with one (1) year of professional work experience in a related field of specialty</li></ul>
OR<ul><li>
One (1) year of pharmacy technician experience and an associate or bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a directly related field of specialty</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Associate or bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a directly related field of specialty</li><li>
Experience with Pharmacy Patient Assistance Programs a plus</li></ul> 
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Pharmacy Technician Specialist assists pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. The Pharmacy Technologist Specialist has advanced skills in a specialty area and works in a campus-level or system-level capacity. 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Performs the job functions and duties of Senior Pharmacy Technologist when needed.
</li><li>Collects data and analyzes complex information and prepares precise written summaries, reports, and/or recommendations for a variety of purposes for pharmacy leadership as appropriate or as directed.</li><li>
Assists with the maintenance of policies and standard operating procedures for area of specialty to ensure the pharmacy department meets all legal, accreditation, and certification requirements</li><li>
Completes documentation and maintains records according to established policies and procedures</li><li>
Essential job functions vary depending on the assigned specialty area:<ul><li>
Patient Assistance Program:<ul><li>
Assists self-pay and underinsured patients in enrolling in drug replacement and patient assistance programs offered by drug manufacturers to ensure access to prescribed medications</li><li>
Ensures drug accountability and maintains complete and accurate records for drug replacement and patient assistance programs to ensure compliance with Health System, state, and federal requirements</li><li>
Ensure patients are not charged if free drug is provided</li><li>
Coordinates and assists the Health System financial care counselors and care managers in identifying eligible patients.</li><li>
Provides information on co-pay assistance programs, national foundations, and manufacturer assistance programs by sharing information with patients and financial care counselors and care managers as appropriate and needed</li><li>
Collaborates with Revenue Cycle team to assist in drug replacement for insured patients with drug denials.</li><li>
Follow up on requests to receive determination decisions in a timely manner</li><li>
Communicates and documents all status updates to patients, providers, and pharmacies.</li><li>
Maintains data collection instrument on drug replacement and patient assistance programs</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul>
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES<ul><li>
Has advanced skills in area of specialty.</li><li>
Must have current knowledge of safety regulations in the department and in the implementation of new policies and procedures.</li><li>
Proficient knowledge of operating system software, desktop applications such as excel, power point, etc., interfaces, and pharmacy information system applications as they relate to the automated dispensing machines.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and solve problems.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.</li><li>
Ability to exercise sound judgment, work well under pressure, take initiative, and be flexible and cooperative.</li><li>
Able to spend most of the day standing, walking, or bending. Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, pull, reach, push up to 50 lbs., and regularly and occasionally lift 0-30 lbs.</li></ul>
 
Qualifications - External 
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Internal Description</h2> 
 
Description - Internal
EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
High School or equivalent</li><li>
Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)</li><li>
Three (3) years of technician experience with one (1) year of professional work experience in a related field of specialty</li></ul>
OR<ul><li>
One (1) year of pharmacy technician experience and an associate or bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a directly related field of specialty</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Associate or bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a directly related field of specialty</li><li>
ACPE approved IV (sterile products) certification</li></ul> 
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Pharmacy Technician Specialist assists pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. The Pharmacy Technologist Specialist has advanced skills in a specialty area and works in a campus-level or system-level capacity. 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Performs the job functions and duties of Senior Pharmacy Technologist when needed.</li><li>
Collects data and analyzes complex information and prepares precise written summaries, reports, and/or recommendations for a variety of purposes for pharmacy leadership as appropriate or as directed.</li><li>
Assists with the maintenance of policies and standard operating procedures for area of specialty to ensure the pharmacy department meets all legal, accreditation, and certification requirements</li><li>
Completes documentation and maintains records according to established policies and procedures</li><li>
Essential job functions vary depending on the assigned specialty area:<ul><li>
Patient Assistance Program:<ul><li>
Assists self-pay and underinsured patients in enrolling in drug replacement and patient assistance programs offered by drug manufacturers to ensure access to prescribed medications</li><li>
Ensures drug accountability and maintains complete and accurate records for drug replacement and patient assistance programs to ensure compliance with Health System, state, and federal requirements</li><li>
Ensure patients are not charged if free drug is provided</li><li>
Coordinates and assists the Health System financial care counselors and care managers in identifying eligible patients.</li><li>
Provides information on co-pay assistance programs, national foundations, and manufacturer assistance programs by sharing information with patients and financial care counselors and care managers as appropriate and needed</li><li>
Collaborates with Revenue Cycle team to assist in drug replacement for insured patients with drug denials.</li><li>
Follow up on requests to receive determination decisions in a timely manner</li><li>
Communicates and documents all status updates to patients, providers, and pharmacies.</li><li>
Maintains data collection instrument on drug replacement and patient assistance programs</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul>
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES<ul><li>
Has advanced skills in area of specialty.</li><li>
Must have current knowledge of safety regulations in the department and in the implementation of new policies and procedures.</li><li>
Proficient knowledge of operating system software, desktop applications such as excel, power point, etc., interfaces, and pharmacy information system applications as they relate to the automated dispensing machines.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and solve problems.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.</li><li>
Ability to exercise sound judgment, work well under pressure, take initiative, and be flexible and cooperative.</li><li>
Able to spend most of the day standing, walking, or bending. Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, pull, reach, push up to 50 lbs., and regularly and occasionally lift 0-30 lbs.</li></ul> 
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.</div>

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