Pharmacy Technician I PRN, Home Infusion

Responsibilities

Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications; Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances; Assists with medication distribution tasks; Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette; Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking; Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable; Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable; Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable; Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies; Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level; Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned; May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services; May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level; Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards; Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments; Obtaining and recording initial patient demographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering; Develop competence in third-party billing functions; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable; Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements; Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if more stringent in state; No work experience required; 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 to move toward common goals and outcomes; Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction; Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making skills; Expert knowledge of metrics utilized to measure revenue cycle quality and processes; Ability to lead a diverse group of teams

Benefits

Not benefits eligible