Pharmacy Tech - req

Pharmacy Tech 2 – SV Retail Pharmacy – FT – Day at Stormont Vail Health

• Position Status:
  Full time
• Shift: First Shift (Days – Less than 12 hours per shift, United States of America)
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Exemption Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, assist in the non-judgmental aspects of preparing medications for dispensing and assist in clinical pharmacy operations. Provide services to patients from birth to death.

• High School Diploma / GED required
• Completion of a vocational training program (Preferred)
• 1 year Pharmacy technician or healthcare experience required
• National Technician Certification recognized by the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy required; must also be registered with the Kansas Board of Pharmacy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required

• Properly use dispensing and barcoding technology to ensure accurate medication selection, stocking, and order fulfillment for all patient orders.
• Ensure accurate prescription and patient data entry into various systems; verify patient, drug, quantities, directions, days' supply, supplies, insurance, and other data.
• Review all relevant clinical information and clarify with pharmacist/prescriber as appropriate.
• Work with payers to resolve insurance-related issues; assist with financial assistance programs as needed.
• Deliver excellent customer service to health care providers and patients, greeting them in person and by phone, answering non-judgmental questions and requests, manage Epic message basket messages, initiate and complete prior authorizations, and refer inquiries requiring judgment to a pharmacist.
• Manipulate and dispense hazardous and non-hazardous medications per department procedure while applying critical thinking in all situations.
• Achieve and maintain competency in at least one specialized pharmacy function (e.g., vaccine administration, pharmacy buying, specialty pharmacy fulfillment, drug diversion management, REMS programs).
• Serve as a liaison between physician clinic staff, specialty pharmacy, and other stakeholders to develop and maintain strong partnerships and new initiatives.
• Manage and maintain medication order for assigned areas, receive and stock daily medication orders from drug wholesaler, operate point-of-sale for customer transactions, including making change.
• Check the work of other technicians and assist with training new team members as applicable.
• Comply with HIPAA/HITECH regulations.

• Balancing:
  Occasionally 1‑3 hours
• Carrying:
  Occasionally 1‑3 hours, up to 10 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs)
• Climbing (Stairs/Ladders):
  Rarely less than 1 hour or occasionally 1‑3 hours
• Driving (Standard/Automatic):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
  Frequently 3‑5 hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor):
  Frequently 3‑5 hours
• Lifting:
  Occasionally 1‑3 hours up to 50 lbs
• Pulling & Pushing:
  Occasionally 1‑3 hours up to 10 lbs
• Reaching (Forward/Overhead):
  Occasionally 1‑3 hours up to 10 lbs
• Repetitive Motions, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking:
  Occasionally 1‑3 hours

• Environmental variables such as Burn, Chemical, Combative Patients, Dusts, Electrical, Explosive, Infectious Diseases, Mechanical, Needle Stick, Noise/Sounds, Other Atmospheric Conditions, Poor Ventilation, Radiant Energy, and Vibration are rarely or occasionally present during work hours.

• Position is Patient Facing
• Workspace is onsite;
  Remote work not available
• Scope:
  No supervisory responsibility;
  No budget responsibility
• Compliance with all Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements is mandatory for all jobs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care