Pharmacy Tech Specialist-Outpatient Infusion Center
Company: Bon Secours
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
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Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Under general supervision, assist the pharmacist in processing of
medication orders by selecting, assembling, and preparing
medications to be dispensed for inpatient (acute care; hospital)
and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) services. A
Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist will also spend a majority
of their time on leading a specialized activity within the
department which may include, but are not limited to some of the
following specialist job functions: Patient Medication History
Technician Specialist, Patient Medication Assistance Technician
Specialist, Chemotherapy IV Compounding Technician Specialist,
Sterile IV Preparation Oversight Specialist, Research Technician
Specialist, Surgery Technician Specialist, Pharmacy Inventory
Specialist. Technicians of this level should have at least 2 years
of experience working in a pharmacy and complete all necessary
training and competencies to work in the defined specialized
activity.
Essential Job Functions
Duties as stated in Certified Pharmacy Technician Job Description,
including: Assisting the pharmacist in preparation of medications
for patients within an inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or
outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) service area.
Functions may include, accepting new written, faxed or electronic
prescription orders from a prescriber or a prescriber's agent;
Performing sterile and/or non-sterile compounding, where
appropriate, in compliance with guidelines published by United
States Pharmacopeia.
Examples of Technician Specialist Roles:
Patient Medication History Technician Specialist: Interview
patients to obtain accurate home medication list & enter
medications into electronic health record. Patient Medication
Assistance Technician Specialist: Identify and enroll patients in
medication assistance programs to decrease patient financial
burden, provide mechanisms to access free/low cost medications, or
help facilitate medication prior authorizations. Chemotherapy IV
Compounding Technician Specialist: Assist the pharmacist in the
preparation and handling of IV chemotherapy by preparing, ordering
supplies, managing hazardous waste, & record keeping. Assist in
maintaining sterile compounding policies and procedures. Facilitate
improvements and compliance of IV sterile preparation area of
hospital or home infusion service area. Sterile IV Preparation
Oversight Specialist: Ensure United States Pharmacopeia, State
Board of Pharmacy, and other regulatory body compliance by a means
of maintaining oversight of training and annual aseptic technique
testing for certification of all staff members. Assist in
maintaining sterile compounding policies and procedures. Facilitate
improvements & compliance of IV sterile preparation area of
hospital or home infusion service area. Surgery Technician
Specialist: Assist the pharmacist in preparation, handling, &
inventory of surgery related medications and appropriate narcotic
and charge reconciliation in this hospital area. Research
Technician Specialist: Assist the pharmacist in the preparation and
handling of research medications by preparing, ordering supplies,
and record keeping. Maintain established regulatory body standards
and policies. Pharmacy Operations Specialist: Maximize efficiency
and processing of pharmacy dispensing, maintaining and optimizing
central pharmacy automation, and ensuring compliance of new staff
training. Pharmacy Inventory/Charge Specialist: Responsible for
receiving all inventory, drugs, and IV solutions and distributes
newly received stock to proper location. Ensure patient safety
regarding medication storage requirements and reconcile
charging issues within the department for appropriate billing of
patients. May also be involved in ordering of
medications.
Pharmacy Automation System Administrator: Maximize efficiency and
processing of automated pharmacy dispensing
practices by maintaining and optimizing central pharmacy automation
and ensuring compliance of new staff training.
Assures the accurate and timely filling/distribution and receiving
of medications, IV solutions, floor stock, and
controlled substances
Troubleshoot, maintain, and stock automated drug dispensing units
and central pharmacy automation, floor
stock, and anesthesia/code/trauma carts, if applicable
Assists in the education and precepting of new pharmacy
technicians, pharmacy students, performance
improvement activities
Assist other inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient
(ambulatory; retail; home infusion) service area
staff with medication/pharmacy related issues via telephone or in
person
Excellent communication and organization skills are important in
dealing with co-workers or patient care
Leads or participates in performance improvement activities.
Performing diagnostic laboratory testing as
defined in state laws/guidelines.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
skills, duties, requirements, or working
conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to
perform other job related duties as
required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective
State Licensing Board Regulations.
Licensing/Certification
ExCPT Certification provided by the National Health Career
Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
certification and registration with State Board of Pharmacy
(required)
Valid state driver's license (required)
Education
High School Diploma or GED (required)
Vocational/ Technical Degree - Completion of ASHP/ACPE tech
training program - or - pharmacy technician training via Armed
Forces/Veterans Affairs - or respective state department approved
career tech high school program (preferred)
Work Experience
1 year of experience in Retail, Ambulatory, Outpatient, Hospital,
Acute Care, or Home Infusion pharmacy (required)
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her
assigned unit.
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
May have periods of constant interruptions
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in
adverse weather conditions
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal
precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and
learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 0%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 0%
Stoop/Kneel 1-33%
Crawling 0%
Climbing 0%
Balance 0%
Bending 1-33%
Sitting 1-33%
Walking 34-66%
Standing 67-100%
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - near
Hazards
Use of latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Skills
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Stocking Medications
Mathematically Proficient
Processing Prescriptions
Dispensing Prescriptions
Robotic Dispensing Systems
Prioritization
Performance Improvement
Packaging Medications
Compounding Medications
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Problem Solving
Leadership
Mentorship
Training Employees
People Leadership
Microsoft Office
Enthusiasm to Learn
Active Listening
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Professional Judgement
Medication Transport
Inventory management
Infusion Center Locations
Newport News and Suffolk, VA
Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Department:
Pharmacy - MIH OPIC- Maryview
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or
protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on
the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the
affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health -
Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg,
Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and
Equal Opportunity Employers, please email . If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable
accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please
contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
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