Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.25 - $19.75
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Prisma Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to transforming healthcare for the benefit of the communities it serves. With a vision centered around inspiring health, serving with compassion, and making a real difference, Prisma Health operates multiple facilities that deliver comprehensive medical services with a focus on patient-centered care. One of its key facilities, located at 1580 NE Medical Park in Richland, houses a dedicated Pharmacy department that plays an essential role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical services to support patient health and recovery. Prisma Health emphasizes a culture of excellence, teamwork, and innovation, ensuring that every employee contributes to... Show More
Job Requirements
- education - high school diploma or equivalent or post high school degree
- one (1) year experience as a pharmacy tech
- certified pharmacy tech with the State Board of Pharmacy
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent
- one year experience as a pharmacy technician
- certified pharmacy technician with the State Board of Pharmacy
- knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology
- possess good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills
- knowledge of State BOP/Dept of Health/DEA rules/regulations
- interpersonal skills in dealing with subordinates, peers, supervisors and others outside the department
- problem solving abilities
- ability to work in team situations
- handle urgent, stressful conditions
- knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
- proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)
- data entry skills
- mathematical skills
Job Duties
- perform all technician functions specific to the space that the pharmacy technician is responsible for supporting
- hazardous compounding as a significant portion of scheduled shifts
- interpret and prepare medication orders by filling provider orders, medication kits/trays, automated dispensing cabinets, and floor stock requisitions
- handle all controlled substances in compliance with regulations and policies
- demonstrate proficiency with work-related computer and automation skills through problem solving for automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management technology, label printers, unit dose packing machines, IV room automation, and other pharmacy-specific technologies
- contribute to the financial and operational well-being of the institution through management of inventory systems both perpetual and manually maintained
- provide excellent customer service including answering the phone promptly, servicing the pharmacy window in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and being prepared to start work at the beginning of each shift
- participate in training of new personnel and mentorship of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns
- create patient profiles in multiple software systems
- conduct benefits investigations on all specialty prescriptions
- assist pharmacists with prior authorizations/appeals
- clarify orders with pharmacist and/or providers as necessary
- coordinate initial fills and refills for all specialty medications
- educate patients/caregivers to specialty pharmacy services
- facilitate/schedule delivery of medication to patients (home delivery or intercampus courier)
- document progress in various software platforms
- follow up with office practices and/or patients to ensure receipt of medication
- order and maintain inventory of medications as needed
- comply with all established policies/procedures for medication concierge program workflow to support discharges
- create a pharmacy-driven program working through medication access barriers prior to discharge
- refine discharge medication assessment opportunities
- aid in auditing and compliance of the 340B program focused on mixed-use settings
- act as liaison between the 340B program leadership and site level leadership
- participate in site visits and discussions for new 340B sites
- provide system and automation support roles such as informatics support, automated dispense cabinet support, billing/charging support
- support education and training of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians within area of expertise
- maintain excellent customer service skills communicating with stakeholders including patients, caregivers, office staff, prescribers, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, industry support, payors and payor support agents
- participate in quality assurance/performance improvement projects
- adhere to regulatory guidelines for sterile and non-sterile compounding
- contribute to and support pharmacy enterprise activities
- perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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