Pharmacy Technician Home Infusion - $2,000 Sign on bonus available

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science is seeking a Home Care Pharmacy Technician for their pharmacy department in Akron, OH. This full-time role involves assisting pharmacists in medication preparation, coordinating services for patients, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations. Candidates should hold a High School diploma and necessary pharmacy certifications, with a preference for those with prior experience in an outpatient pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an outpatient pharmacy technician preferred.
• Clinical knowledge of specialty pharmacy disease states preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication access and affordability services.
• Prepare patient prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintain medication inventory levels for patient care.

Skills

Medication access services

Inventory management

Communication

Documentation skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Ohio Board of Pharmacy Certified Technician License

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Full-time, 40 Hours/week
M-F Days, 7:30AM-4PM
Onsite Akron, OH
$2,000 Sign on bonus available (taxable)

Summary:

The Home Care Pharmacy Technician position resides within the Pharmacy Department and supports the Home Care pharmacy by assisting the pharmacists with preparation of medication in addition to their role in coordinating pharmacy services provided to factor patients through the Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC). The responsibilities of this position include, completing necessary third-party prior authorization requests, recorded keeping ensuring compliance with the HTC factor patients and hemophilia alliance, inventory management within the homecare pharmacy and maximizing efficiency for patients and clinic staff. Other areas of responsibility include general operational support within the home care pharmacy.

Responsibilities:

1.Provide medication access and affordability servicesfor patients.

2.Demonstrate proficiency and skill with pharmacy and health system information systems.

3. Demonstrate the ability to document in the electronic medical record as appropriate.

4.Ensure timely and accurate documentation related to services provided toproviders, clinic staff and patients/families.

5. Preform general home care operational duties.

6. Prepare patient prescriptions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

7. Maintains adequate medication inventory levels for patient care including removing outdates and recalled medications from inventory.

8.Effectively communicate withotherpharmacy team members, physicians, nurses and patients/families.

9.Resolve routine medication-related issues and ensure medication transactions are processed accurately and appropriately.

10. Assist the pharmacist in filling and shipping of medications to ensure stability of medication during shipment.

11. Assist in the maintenance of pharmacy accreditation.

12. Assist in appropriate documentation & recordkeeping to maintain applicable program compliance.

13. Adheres to all applicable policies and state and federal laws and guidelines.

14. Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor or pharmacistregarding medication accessand other patient care needs.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Prior experience as an outpatient pharmacy technician is preferred.

2. Clinical knowledge of specialty pharmacy disease states is preferred.

Licensure

1. Ohio Board of Pharmacy Certified Technician License required.

2.Certification: Registration as a National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or equivalent required).

Education and Experience

1.High Schooldiploma or equivalent combination of education (GED).

2.Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.

3.Years of experience supervising: none.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000