Specialty Pharmacy Technician - Part Time

sluhn; Shimer (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support the Specialty Pharmacy team under the direction of a pharmacist.

The role includes prescription order entry, specialty infusion preparation, and coordination with patients, providers and payers. The ideal candidate has a pharmacy technician credential and experience in infusion or specialty pharmacy, with strong aseptic technique and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Certified pharmacy technician or Pharmacy Student Intern.
• Two years infusion or specialty pharmacy experience.
• Ability to work under pharmacist direction and manage prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Perform prescription order entry and filling of specialty prescriptions.
• Communicate with patients, providers and payers; obtain insurance authorization.
• Prepare sterile medications using aseptic technique and maintain documentation.
• Manage inventory and stock in the IV room.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Infusion Pharmacy

Specialty Pharmacy

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Student Intern

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Under the direction of a pharmacist, the Sepcialty Pharmacy Technician Certified performs prescription order entry and filling of specialty and infusion prescriptions. Manages ongoing specialty patient caseloads using organizational and follow up skills. Communicates and follows up with patients, referral sources and payers. Obtains insurance authorization as required. Prepares sterile medications using aseptic technique. Utilizes the pharmacy computer system. Maintains accurate documentation records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs job duties under the direction of the pharmacist. Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy. Effectively communicates with multiple professional disciplines, patients and third party payers as required. Consistently notifies patient and physician office staff of prescription status in a timely manner. Demonstrates the ability to analyze available facts and develop sound, effective problem-solving based on that information; ability to resolve issues in a timely, efficient and effective manner. Directs all pertinent information and all medication-related questions to a pharmacist. Functions well under pressure and/or high stress situations. Accurately completes order entry, labeling and facilitates the preparation and dispensing of medications. Fills medications from computer-generated labels. Compounds medications following prescriptions issued by physicians or other authorized practitioners Demonstrates competence relating to pharmaceuticals in the setup and preparation of intravenous products and therapy services. Labels products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels. Sanitizes IV room, equipment and hood. Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory. Maintains adequate supply of drugs, supplies and other pharmaceutical stock

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Heavy Work
• Exertional activity
• Occasionally lift and/or carry 100 lbs
• Frequently lift and/or carry 50 lbs
• Stand and/or walk at least 6 hours in an 8-hour work day
• Nonexertional activity
• Stooping (bending at the waist) and crouching (stooping and bending at the knees) required frequently
• Handling (grasping) - required frequently
• Fingering (fine manipulation) - required only occasionally

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Certified pharmacy technician or Pharmacy Student Intern required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two years previous infusion or specialty pharmacy experience as a professional.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Day, middle or night shift with varying hours based on the needs of the department. As scheduled by site manager.

Revised: 5/2019

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.