Pharmacy Technician / Patient Services Representative

New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental, Vision & LifeInsurance

Company-Paid Disability

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

DailyPay

Résumé du poste

Amerita is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support infusion services and home medical equipment orders. The role involves coordinating referrals, preparing labels and prescriptions, and maintaining patient records under the supervision of a Pharmacist.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of pharmacy experience, an approved technician training program, state licensure, and IV certification if possible. On-site work with a Monday–Friday schedule and rotating Saturday is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved pharmacy technician training program.
• IV certification preferred and licensure in state of practice.
• National certification as required by the state board.
• 1–3 years of related pharmacy experience in home care or retail.
• Knowledge of drug terminology and aseptic techniques.
• Flexible schedule including on-call evenings and weekends.
• Strong math and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions.
• Independent, accurate and efficient work style.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate referrals and admissions with nurses and distribution.
• Assess patient, drug and disease information for drug-related needs.
• Escalate to a clinician as needed.
• Answer inquiries from patients and healthcare professionals.
• Document clinical activities in patient records.
• Coordinate IV therapy and home medical equipment orders.
• Assist Pharmacists, Nurses, and other staff in patient care.
• Prepare labels, prescriptions and worksheets; maintain batch records.
• Generate delivery/pick slips; handle supplies and equipment.
• Maintain inventory communication and progress notes in the system.
• Participate in meetings and quality improvement activities.

Connaissances

IV certification

Math skills

Communication skills

Formation

Pharmacy technician license

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Description du poste

Our Company

Amerita

Overview

Prepares technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. Plays an integral role in the inventory and quality assurance activities.

Schedule:Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm with rotating Saturday

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program & DailyPay
• 401k
• Pet Insurance

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates new referrals and admissions through collaboration with nurses, customer service and distribution
• Conducts and documents initial and ongoing assessment of specific patient, drug and disease information to identify real and potential drug-related problems or needs
• Escalates to a clinician as needed
• Answers inquiries from patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals. Escalates to a clinician as needed
• Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the customer/patient record of all clinical activities and communication with patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Coordinates and schedules the preparation of IV therapies and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the Pharmacist
• Helps coordinate patient care activities with Pharmacists, Nurses, other Technicians and Patient Care Coordinators
• Prepares labels, prescriptions and compounding/mixing worksheets and completes and maintains product lot numbers, expiration dates and batch records
• Generates delivery/pick slips under the supervision of the Pharmacist. Picks and pulls supplies and home medical equipment
• Obtains supply inventories from patients/clients and communicates information obtained to the Pharmacist as required and documents all communication in patient progress notes on the pharmacy computer system
• Participates in branch management, department and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activities
• Adheres to all accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local and federal regulations and standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment
• Other duties as assigned
• Supervisory Responsibility: No

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved/accredited pharmacy technician training program; IV certification preferred
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license in state of practice per state regulations
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by the state board of pharmacy in state of practice
• One to three (1-3) years of related pharmacy experience in a home care setting, retail, or pharmacy setting
• General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic techniques
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis
• Effective mathematical and communication skills required
• Basic pharmacy knowledge of reading and interpreting prescriptions
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently

To perform this role will require constant sitting and typing on a keyboard with fingers, and occasional standing, and walking. The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs

About our Line of Business

Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Committed to excellent service, our vision is to combine the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider.

Salary Range

USD $26.00 - $30.00 / Hour