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

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