Pharmacy Technician I 3rd shift

About the Role

The Pharmacy Technician I supports pharmacists in providing medications to patients by performing various clerical, distributive, technical, and data gathering duties. This role is for the 3rd shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacists in technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution.
• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assists with medication distribution tasks.
• Screens phone calls and routes them as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Completes documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances.
• Performs nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards.
• Performs sterile IV admixture using proper aseptic technique.
• Inspects assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies.
• Completes and documents medication admission histories.
• Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned.
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders on pharmacy policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments.
• Obtains and records initial patient demographic and other required information, data entry into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation.
• Performs cashiering duties.
• Develops competence in third-party billing functions.
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
• Operates an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Registration or licensure with the state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
• Must receive Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) certification within 18 months from start date, or sooner if required by the state.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.
• Strong ability to influence and develop others toward common goals.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively with moderate guidance.
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Expert knowledge of metrics used to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.
• Prior hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl, and reach above shoulders.
• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing a mobile cart (approx. 50 pounds), and lifting 35 pounds of material.
• Functional vision, touch, and hearing required.
• Ability to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease; appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized.
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists for manipulative skills (writing, typing, data entry, medication preparation, syringe use).
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises.
• Exposed to various conditions such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and changes in temperature and humidity.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations.