Pharmacy Technician Specialist I - Medication History - Sheboygan County - per diem

Responsibilities

Completes area-specific work as outlined by standard processes, procedures and adherent to policies; Serves as an expert with equipment and technology in specialized area; Problem solves technical issues in the specialized area as they arise; Ensures documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely fashion; Supports methods of communication and coordination with patients and care team; Identifies quality improvement opportunities based on specialized skill set to ensure safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care; Provides input to and supports implementation of operational changes, advancements, and site and system standardization; Participates in site or system specialized work teams, committees, and councils, as applicable; Complies with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards; Keeps current with changes in the specialized field and collaborates with department leadership to adopt best practices; Maintains updated knowledge and skills and contributes to the education of others; Contributes positively to execution of pharmacy department initiatives; Accepts assignments of tasks from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload dictates

Requirements

Registration/Licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements; Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Health Career Association (ExCPT); High school diploma or GED equivalent; For technicians in NC with validating technician responsibilities- an Associate’s Degree in Pharmacy Technology is required; Typically requires 3 years of experience in health care, insurance industry, pharmacy, or medical background; Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills; Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively; Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; Basic math skills; Organizational skills and analytical ability to prepare reports and reconcile reports correctly; Ability to evaluate and measure customer needs – set clear standards to ensure needs are met; Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; Self-discipline and attention to detail; Working PC knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), Internet, and general Call Center Systems; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders; Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material; Must have functional vision, touch and hearing; Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to perform job duties and minimize exposure to hazardous agents, body fluids, and communicable diseases; Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes; Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises; Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations

Nice to have

Strong background in medical terminology preferred; Associate or bachelor's degree

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program