Pharmacy Technician III - Inpatient

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform routine and specialized technical and clerical duties for drug distribution to patients, under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. The role supports inpatient, infusion, and outpatient operations and offers rotating shifts in a full-time 40-hour workweek.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in a health-related field with pharmacy experience and demonstrates accuracy, multitasking, and composure under pressure.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in health or related field with 1 year of pharmacy experience or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Answers Phones.
• Prepares prescription and non-prescription medication and/or devices.
• Stocks and replenishes stock locations and automated dispensing machines and/or robots.
• Serves as a preceptor and assists with orienting and training of pharmacy department staff. Provides CII oversight.
• Communicates supply issues, problems or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists with workflow management
• Inpatient and Infusion Only: Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile drug products (including antineoplastic, investigational and hazardous medications) in accordance with USP chapters and under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Prepares or compounds non-sterile drug products (including antineoplastic, investigational and hazardous medications) in accordance with USP chapters and under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Utilizes closed system transfer devices to limit potential exposure of the environment to hazardous medications.
• Follows investigational protocols in the preparation of study medications, maintains records of preparation, stability, and dispenses as required.
• Maintains the hardware and software of the department's multiple computer systems.
• Outpatient Only: Electronically processes prescription orders and prepares prescriptions for verification by a pharmacist.
• Processes third party claims.
• Assists in the call center, with mail order, prior authorizations and deposits.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in health or related field

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist performs routine and specialized technical and clerical duties for drug distribution to patients. This individual has excellent customer service skills and is able to function independently within their scope of responsibility. The incumbent is able to demonstrate leadership skills on a day to day basis. This job builds on the responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician Certified II.

This is a Full-Time, 40hr per week, benefitted position. Rotating schedule.

Dartmouth has a healthy disregard for the impossible!

DH Offers You:

Employees hired to work at least 0.50 FTE (20 hours per week) and their eligible dependents may participate in Dartmouth Health benefit plans on the employee’s first day of employment.

Medical Insurance:Two medical plans available through Anthem BC/BS: Employees also receive a base employer contribution of 4% of biweekly pay plus a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that is matched with a Health Savings Account and a PPO Plan that features higher premiums balanced by copays and lower deductibles.

Retirement:Employee contributions arevested immediately. Biweekly matching contribution of 50% on up to 4% of pay saved—for a maximum match of 2% of pay.

Paid Time Off:Paid time off is accrued per pay period based on hours worked. This includes six paid holidays.

Shift Differential:10% evening, 20% night, and 15% weekend shift differentials when applicable.

Tuition Reimbursement:Up to $3,000 per year.

Dental

Vision

#CertifiedPharmacyTechnician #Pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Answers Phones.
• Prepares prescription and non-prescription medication and/or devices.
• Stocks and replenishes stock locations and automated dispensing machines and/or robots.
• Serves as a preceptor and assists with orienting and training of pharmacy department staff. Provides CII oversight.
• Communicates supply issues, problems or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists with workflow management
• Inpatient and Infusion Only:
• Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile drug products (including antineoplastic, investigational and hazardous medications) in accordance with USP chapters and under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Prepares or compounds non-sterile drug products (including antineoplastic, investigational and hazardous medications) in accordance with USP chapters and under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Utilizes closed system transfer devices to limit potential exposure of the environment to hazardous medications.
• Follows investigational protocols in the preparation of study medications, maintains records of preparation, stability, and dispenses as required.
• Maintains the hardware and software of the department's multiple computer systems.
• Outpatient Only:
• Electronically processes prescription orders and prepares prescriptions for verification by a pharmacist.
• Processes third party claims.
• Assists in the call center, with mail order, prior authorizations and deposits.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a health or related field, with 1 year of pharmacy experience, or the equivalent in education and experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician with the NH Board of Pharmacy required
• National Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification with PTCB or NHA required
• Area of Interest:Allied Health
• Pay Range:$23.39/Hr. - $36.26/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift:Rotating
• Job ID:40570

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affwirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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