Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Certified - Oncology/Infusion - McLeod Cancer Center - FT / No Nights or Weekends

Job description

Responsibilities:
• Job responsibilities include those listed in competency document.
• Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
• Exhibits and conveys the message of the Service Excellence Standards, Value of Caring, Value of the Person, Value of Quality, and Value of Integrity in every interaction.
• Understands the components of the Patient Medication Profile and uses this information for problem resolution.
• Understands and utilizes pharmacy software to participate in workflow and assist in resolving medication-related issues.
• Uses computer system to maintain accuracy of medication documentation or charges, charging for dispensed medications and crediting medications that are returned to the pharmacy.
• Assists the Pharmacists in the Operation of the Drug Distribution System and participates in staff huddles.
• Perform state certified technician tasks as outlined by South Carolina Board of Pharmacy under direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Works well with others and as a part of a team.
• Maintains Organization and Cleanliness of Work Environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in specialized area(s) including:
• Specialty Pharmacy o Collaborates with physician offices to obtain specialty prescriptions. o Initiates prior authorization in Cover My Meds if needed, and monitors until approved. o Researches to find copay assistance if needed and assists in getting patients enrolled. o Maintains spreadsheet for reporting budgetary impact and care management.
• Infusion Services o Uses sterile technique and follows current USP guidelines and procedures for preparing IV admixtures, including hazardous drugs upon proper training. o Utilizes pharmacy technology to compound and refill medications for dispensing to patients.
• Pharmacy Purchasing Assistant o Assists with inventory management and ordering of all pharmaceuticals and supplies for the pharmacy. o Assists with yearly fiscal inventory. o Receives and checks in all shipments for correctness and ensuring proper stock rotation.
• Controlled Substance Monitoring o Oversight of all aspects of the hospital's controlled substance distribution system. o Maintains records to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding distribution of controlled substances. o Reviews controlled substance ADC discrepancies daily and individual ADC discrepancies monthly and monitors for valid correction.
• Inventory Management o Utilizes pharmacy technologies to regulate and optimize inventory management: to help control costs, improve accessibility, manage back orders, prevent inclusion of inappropriate medications (i.e., hazardous, low usage, expired), etc. o Performs optimization and maintenance activities related to pharmacy inventory systems including but not limited to medication loads/unloads, preventative maintenance, etc. o Performs unit inspections as assigned.
• Pharmacy Financial Operations o Prepares reports including statistics, expenses, and productivity for Pharmacy administration end of the month for assigned pharmacy cost center(s). o Responsible for payroll & record keeping for assigned cost centers o Responsible for submitting pharmacy invoices for payment for assigned hospitals o Responsible for Pharmacy “Charge Review Work queue”
• Advanced Tech Training or Competency Management o Assists in process improvement, education, and competency management, serving as a role model and mentor to other technicians across various areas of pharmacy.

Qualifications:
• 1 year of previous pharmacy experience required.
• South Carolina Pharmacy Technician Registration
• State of South Carolina & National Certifications required within 6 months of hire.

Requirements:
Licenses and Certifications:
Pharmacy Technician Certified