Pharmacy Technician III - Inpatient

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Shift differential

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support drug distribution and patient care in a fast-paced setting in Lebanon, NH. You will assist pharmacists, handle prescriptions, and help train pharmacy staff, with opportunities for inpatient and infusion duties as applicable.

The role requires an associate degree in a health field and NH-registered technician certification, plus the ability to multitask and maintain accuracy in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a health or related field.
• One year of pharmacy experience, or equivalent education/experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.
• Multitask and maintain composure under stress.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones and assists customers and clinicians.
• Prepares prescription and non-prescription medications and devices.
• Stocks and replenishes stock locations and automated dispensing machines.
• Acts as a preceptor and assists with orienting and training staff; provides CII oversight.
• Manages workflow and communicates supply issues to the team.
• For inpatient: prepares IV admixtures and sterile/non-sterile products under supervision.
• For outpatient: processes prescription orders for pharmacist verification and handles third party claims.

Skills

Customer service

Independent work

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in health 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.

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 are vested 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

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

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