Pharmacy Tech Specialist (Med Rec), FT
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: November 1, 2024
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Job Description:
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SummaryUnder the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician
specialist t 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 processesAccountabilitiesPerforms
all technician functions specific to the space that the pharmacy
technician is responsible for supporting, including but not limited
to:- System Supporta. Informatics Support b. Automated Dispense
Cabinet Support c. Billing/Charging Support d. Specialized Roles
supporting the health system as approved by the Pharmacy Director
Cohort - - Narcotics Management as approved by the Pharmacy
Director Cohorta. Adheres to the appropriate regulatory guidelines
for narcotic management within a hospital or health system,
including TJC, DHEC, SC Board of Pharmacy and DEA.b. Expertise in
the realm of inventory management as it relates to controlled
substances along with collaboration in the purchasing and
maintaining of purchasing records. - Researcha. 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: - Epic -
Vestigo - Centrakb. 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.c. Correctly delivers medications to the
appropriate patient care area or department, per established
schedule and workflow in a timely manner. - Medication Assistance
Program and/or Patient Assistancea. developing policies/procedures
for medication assistance workflow to support pharmacy operationsb.
creating a pharmacy assistance program for the
uninsured/underinsured patients of our systemc. refining discharge
medication assistance opportunities- Medication Reconciliationa.
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, -dosage form, dose,
route, frequency, indication(s) of use, and date/time the last dose
was administered.b. Identifies and documents patient's primary
pharmacy/pharmaciesc. Contacts outside healthcare providers and
pharmacy/pharmacies when needed to clarify or verify
patient-reported medication lists, and documents communications
appropriately- Site Leads for sites with greater than 350 beds
(inpatient) or greater than 8 technicians (outpatient/retail)a.
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. b. Actively participates in training of
new personnel and mentorship of new pharmacy technicians and
pharmacy interns. 50%Supports the education and training of both
pharmacists and pharmacy technicians within their area of
expertise. 20% Maintains excellent customer service skills in
communicating with many different stakeholders across the pharmacy
enterprise including:a. patients and caregiversb. office practice
staffc. prescribersd. pharmacists and pharmacy technicians e.
industry supportf. payors and payor support agents -10%Participates
in quality assurance/performance improvement or other projects as
needed to develop or maintain best practices. - 10%Contributes to
and supports activities/tasks related to the pharmacy enterprise.
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- - - - - - - -Supervisory/Management ResponsibilitiesThis is a
non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager,
director or executive.Minimum EducationHigh School diploma or
equivalent; OR post high school degree.2 years experience as a
Pharmacy Tech.Required
Certifications/Registrations/LicensesCertified Pharmacy Tech with
the SC Board of PharmacyOther Knowledge, Skills or Abilities
*Experience with Pharmacy software and information systems
required. *Knowledge of applicable BOP/DHEC/DEA
rules/regulations*Excellent communication skills, team-orientation
and customer service skills required. - Ability to perform work
accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Health-System and other
Pharmacy staff members. - Ability to handle frequent interruptions,
adapts to changes in workload and schedule. - Ability to set
priorities and solve problems. - Ability to respond quickly to
emergency requests. - * Ability to work outdoors as business needs
occur. - Ability to stand for extended periods of time or walk
frequently as business needs occur.Required Knowledge & Skills
Keywords: Prisma Health, Spartanburg , Pharmacy Tech Specialist (Med Rec), FT, Other , Greenville, South Carolina
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