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Pharmacy Technician Specialist

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. Under general supervision, this position assists the pharmacist in processing of medication orders by selecting, assembling, and preparing medications to be dispensed for inpatient and outpatient services. A Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist will also spend a majority of their time on leading a specialized activity within the department which may include, but is not limited to some of the following specialist job functions: Patient Medication History Technician Specialist, Patient Medication Assistance Technician Specialist, Chemotherapy IV Compounding Technician Specialist, Sterile IV Preparation Oversight Specialist, Research Technician Specialist, Surgery Technician Specialist, Pharmacy Inventory Specialist. Technicians of this level should have at least 2 years of experience working in a pharmacy and complete all necessary training and competencies to work in the defined specialized activity. Essential Job Functions: Duties as stated in Certified Pharmacy Technician Job Description, including: Assisting the pharmacist in preparation of medications for patients within an inpatient and/or outpatient service area. Functions may include, accepting new written, faxed or electronic prescription orders from a prescriber or a prescriber's agent; Performing sterile and/or non-sterile compounding, where appropriate, in compliance with guidelines published by United States Pharmacopeia. Examples of Technician Specialist Roles: Patient Medication History Technician Specialist: Interview patients to obtain accurate home medication list & enter medications into electronic health record. Patient Medication Assistance Technician Specialist: Identify and enroll patients in medication assistance programs to decrease patient financial burden, provide mechanisms to access free/low cost medications, or help facilitate medication prior authorizations. Chemotherapy IV Compounding Technician Specialist: Assist the pharmacist in the preparation and handling of IV chemotherapy by preparing, ordering supplies, managing hazardous waste, & record keeping. Assist in maintaining sterile compounding policies and procedures. Facilitate improvements and compliance of IV sterile preparation area of hospital or home infusion service area. Sterile IV Preparation Oversight Specialist: Ensure United States Pharmacopeia, State Board of Pharmacy, and other regulatory body compliance by a means of maintaining oversight of training and annual aseptic technique testing for certification of all staff members. Assist in maintaining sterile compounding policies and procedures. Facilitate improvements & compliance of IV sterile preparation area of hospital or home infusion service area. Surgery Technician Specialist: Assist the pharmacist in preparation, handling, & inventory of surgery related medications and appropriate narcotic and charge reconciliation in this hospital area. Research Technician Specialist: Assist the pharmacist in the preparation and handling of research medications by preparing, ordering supplies, and record keeping. Maintain established regulatory body standards and policies. Pharmacy Operations Specialist: Maximize efficiency and processing of pharmacy dispensing, maintaining and optimizing central pharmacy automation, and ensuring compliance of new staff training. Pharmacy Inventory/Charge Specialist: Responsible for receiving all inventory, drugs, and IV solutions and distributes newly received stock to proper location. Ensure patient safety regarding medication storage requirements and reconcile charging issues within the department for appropriate billing of patients. May also be involved in ordering of medications. Pharmacy Automation System Administrator: Maximize efficiency and processing of automated pharmacy dispensing practices by maintaining and optimizing central pharmacy automation and ensuring compliance of new staff training. Assures the accurate and timely filling/distribution and receiving of medications, IV solutions, floor stock, and controlled substances Troubleshoot, maintain, and stock automated drug dispensing units and central pharmacy automation, floor stock, and anesthesia/code/trauma carts, if applicable Assists in the education and precepting of new pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, performance improvement activities Assists other inpatient and/or outpatient service area staff with medication/pharmacy related issues via telephone or in person Excellent communication and organization skills are important in dealing with co-workers or patient care Leads or participates in performance improvement activities. Performing diagnostic laboratory testing as defined in state laws/guidelines. Licensing/Certification: ExCPT Certification provided by the National Health Career Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification and registration with State Board of Pharmacy (required) Valid state driver's license (required) Education: High School Diploma or GED (required) Vocational/ Technical Degree - Completion of ASHP/ACPE tech training program - or - pharmacy technician training via Armed Forces/Veterans Affairs - or respective state department approved career tech high school program (preferred) Work Experience: 1 year of experience in Retail, Ambulatory, Outpatient, Hospital, Acute Care, or Home Infusion pharmacy (required) Training: None Language: None Patient Population: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Neonates (0-4 weeks) Infant (1-12 months) Pediatrics (1-12 years) Adolescents (13-17 years) Adults (18-64 years) Geriatrics (65 years and older) Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids* May have periods of constant interruptions Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. Hazards: Use of latex products Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to dust/fumes Skills: Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Stocking Medications Mathematically Proficient Processing Prescriptions Dispensing Prescriptions Robotic Dispensing Systems Prioritization Performance Improvement Packaging Medications Compounding Medications Attention to Detail Customer Service Problem Solving Leadership Mentorship Training Employees People Leadership Microsoft Office Enthusiasm to Learn Active Listening Verbal Communication Written Communication Professional Judgement Medication Transport Inventory Management