Dayton Children's
Pharmacy Technician II-Outpatient
Dayton Children's, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444
Facility:Dayton Children's - Main Campus
Department:Retail Pharmacy
Schedule:Full time
Hours:40
Job Details:The Pharmacy Technician II assists the pharmacist with the preparation of medications for dispensing. The technician performs various technical and supportive tasks necessary to provide pharmacy services. The pharmacy technician II works under supervision of the pharmacist, and focuses on accurate medication preparation following established policy and procedures set forth by the Pharmacy Department. This role meets the requirements of being a qualified pharmacy technician as established by the State Board of Pharmacy and holds a Certified Pharmacy Technician license from a State Board of Pharmacy accredited agency. The technician complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration, along with other regulatory agencies. The pharmacy technician II has mastered job duties and responsibilities and takes active part in training technicians and quality improvement projects.Department Specific Job Details:
1. Assist the pharmacistWorks under direct supervision of the pharmacist on dutyPrepares medications and properly displays product for pharmacist to verify and dispense.Appropriately labels all medications prior to verification.Understands technician role vs pharmacist role and adheres to regulations established by the State Board of PharmacyConsults pharmacist with questions pertaining to patient care and ensures procedures are followed appropriately.Works cooperatively with other technicians and pharmacists to ensure overall goal of medication preparation is performed accurately and efficiently.Responds to requests by the pharmacist to assist in various roles with the department based on need.Assists in expired drug process and procedures.Understands process of sorting order and importance of 340 B purchasing2. Hospital Pharmacy Functions
Sends order checked by the pharmacist in the tube system promptly and accurately, including taking part in communicating with nursing staff.Answers the phone promptly and directs caller to the appropriate person.Files physician orders according to the established filing system, including separating controls and non-controls.Maintains integrity of pharmaceutical products throughout preparationMaintains a clean and orderly work environment.Manufactures bulk medications for unit of use. Follows quality control procedures and proper labeling procedures.Understands the Stericycle guidelines and containersUnderstands and responds to aeroscout alertsUnderstand Meds to Beds workflow with active participation.Understands Curbside Delivery and participates in workflow.3. Pyxis Med station
Adheres to all requirements for access of Pyxis and follows SOP when filling prescriptions for patientsNotifies pharmacist of any narcotic discrepancies immediatelyUnderstand process for loading/unloading mediations in pyxisCan evaluate inventory in pyxis and recognize when inventory should be moved around to accommodate for usage and drug shortages.4. Outpatient Pharmacy Functions
Answers outpatient window and assists customersObtains necessary information for processing prescriptions including date of birth, weight, allergies, demographic information, and insuranceEnters patient demographics and insurance into the computer system accuratelyEnters both paper and e-scribed prescriptions into the computer system accuratelyHas a strong understanding of DAW codes, days' supply, origin codes, and ICD-10 codesCan use eligibility check in computer system and understands basic insurance troubleshootingPrepares medication, labels appropriately, and displays for pharmacist to verifyUnderstands when to void, reverse, and retransmit claimsCan properly re-bill previously checked out claimsCan add a new prescriber into outpatient computer system and knows how to update electronic informationAssists customers at the pickup window and utilizes prescription signature pad or correctly uses the tablet to deliver prescription to the car or roomOperates cash register, credit card machine, and payroll deduction machine properlyCan locate presumptive eligibility in epic and understands needy patient fund processMaintains and orderly work environment to maintain integrity of prescriptionsCompounds oral suspensions following established formulas using FillmasterSorts/Files prescriptions in a complete and orderly mannerAssists in Maintaining adequate inventory through outpatient computer systemCan accurately load a new drug into outpatient computer system or products in point of saleCan use transaction history to find past transactions in POSUnderstands outpatient computer system functions including: refill too soon, IVR, on order, owe procedure, auto-refill function, prior authorization processing, and textingEnsures prior authorization follow-up including communication with the patientMaintains will call bins including refill to stock of over two weeks, texting completion and MTM opportunitiesPrepares and submits bank deposits, runs payroll deduction report dailyCan issue a refund thru point of saleKnows how and when to submit an OARRS report and documents accordinglyCan place an OTC order and codes correctlyUnderstand difference of account numbers for primary wholesaler and can aid in preparation of daily drug orders including naming and codingCan run/utilize most reports in outpatient computer system including negative on hand, compounding queue, etcCan effectively manage inventory based on reporting functions in outpatient computer system including last used and usageUnderstands process for returning drugs to wholesalerAssists in the process and preparation of non-sterile compoundsFamiliar with the Vaccines for Children requirements and workflow5. Performs other duties as assigned.
Participates in training of new technicians on outpatient and hospital duties, pyxis procedures, and sterile drug preparationParticipates in departmental quality improvement projectsEducation:
HSD/GED is requiredCertification/Licensure:
CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required
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Education Requirements:GED, High School (Required)Certification/License Requirements:CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Department:Retail Pharmacy
Schedule:Full time
Hours:40
Job Details:The Pharmacy Technician II assists the pharmacist with the preparation of medications for dispensing. The technician performs various technical and supportive tasks necessary to provide pharmacy services. The pharmacy technician II works under supervision of the pharmacist, and focuses on accurate medication preparation following established policy and procedures set forth by the Pharmacy Department. This role meets the requirements of being a qualified pharmacy technician as established by the State Board of Pharmacy and holds a Certified Pharmacy Technician license from a State Board of Pharmacy accredited agency. The technician complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration, along with other regulatory agencies. The pharmacy technician II has mastered job duties and responsibilities and takes active part in training technicians and quality improvement projects.Department Specific Job Details:
1. Assist the pharmacistWorks under direct supervision of the pharmacist on dutyPrepares medications and properly displays product for pharmacist to verify and dispense.Appropriately labels all medications prior to verification.Understands technician role vs pharmacist role and adheres to regulations established by the State Board of PharmacyConsults pharmacist with questions pertaining to patient care and ensures procedures are followed appropriately.Works cooperatively with other technicians and pharmacists to ensure overall goal of medication preparation is performed accurately and efficiently.Responds to requests by the pharmacist to assist in various roles with the department based on need.Assists in expired drug process and procedures.Understands process of sorting order and importance of 340 B purchasing2. Hospital Pharmacy Functions
Sends order checked by the pharmacist in the tube system promptly and accurately, including taking part in communicating with nursing staff.Answers the phone promptly and directs caller to the appropriate person.Files physician orders according to the established filing system, including separating controls and non-controls.Maintains integrity of pharmaceutical products throughout preparationMaintains a clean and orderly work environment.Manufactures bulk medications for unit of use. Follows quality control procedures and proper labeling procedures.Understands the Stericycle guidelines and containersUnderstands and responds to aeroscout alertsUnderstand Meds to Beds workflow with active participation.Understands Curbside Delivery and participates in workflow.3. Pyxis Med station
Adheres to all requirements for access of Pyxis and follows SOP when filling prescriptions for patientsNotifies pharmacist of any narcotic discrepancies immediatelyUnderstand process for loading/unloading mediations in pyxisCan evaluate inventory in pyxis and recognize when inventory should be moved around to accommodate for usage and drug shortages.4. Outpatient Pharmacy Functions
Answers outpatient window and assists customersObtains necessary information for processing prescriptions including date of birth, weight, allergies, demographic information, and insuranceEnters patient demographics and insurance into the computer system accuratelyEnters both paper and e-scribed prescriptions into the computer system accuratelyHas a strong understanding of DAW codes, days' supply, origin codes, and ICD-10 codesCan use eligibility check in computer system and understands basic insurance troubleshootingPrepares medication, labels appropriately, and displays for pharmacist to verifyUnderstands when to void, reverse, and retransmit claimsCan properly re-bill previously checked out claimsCan add a new prescriber into outpatient computer system and knows how to update electronic informationAssists customers at the pickup window and utilizes prescription signature pad or correctly uses the tablet to deliver prescription to the car or roomOperates cash register, credit card machine, and payroll deduction machine properlyCan locate presumptive eligibility in epic and understands needy patient fund processMaintains and orderly work environment to maintain integrity of prescriptionsCompounds oral suspensions following established formulas using FillmasterSorts/Files prescriptions in a complete and orderly mannerAssists in Maintaining adequate inventory through outpatient computer systemCan accurately load a new drug into outpatient computer system or products in point of saleCan use transaction history to find past transactions in POSUnderstands outpatient computer system functions including: refill too soon, IVR, on order, owe procedure, auto-refill function, prior authorization processing, and textingEnsures prior authorization follow-up including communication with the patientMaintains will call bins including refill to stock of over two weeks, texting completion and MTM opportunitiesPrepares and submits bank deposits, runs payroll deduction report dailyCan issue a refund thru point of saleKnows how and when to submit an OARRS report and documents accordinglyCan place an OTC order and codes correctlyUnderstand difference of account numbers for primary wholesaler and can aid in preparation of daily drug orders including naming and codingCan run/utilize most reports in outpatient computer system including negative on hand, compounding queue, etcCan effectively manage inventory based on reporting functions in outpatient computer system including last used and usageUnderstands process for returning drugs to wholesalerAssists in the process and preparation of non-sterile compoundsFamiliar with the Vaccines for Children requirements and workflow5. Performs other duties as assigned.
Participates in training of new technicians on outpatient and hospital duties, pyxis procedures, and sterile drug preparationParticipates in departmental quality improvement projectsEducation:
HSD/GED is requiredCertification/Licensure:
CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required
#Talroo
Education Requirements:GED, High School (Required)Certification/License Requirements:CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy