Technician Pharmacy Job Description
Technician Pharmacy Duties & Responsibilities
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Technician Pharmacy Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Technician Pharmacy
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PTCB, BLS, IV
Education for Technician Pharmacy
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the technician pharmacy job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Pharmacy, General Education, Education, Technical, Pharmacy Technician, Associates, Science, Government, Business, Pharmacy Technology
Skills for Technician Pharmacy
Desired skills for technician pharmacy include:
Desired experience for technician pharmacy includes:
Technician Pharmacy Examples
Technician Pharmacy Job Description
- Pharmacy Technicianwill report directly to the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
- Pharmacy Technicianwill be responsible for the tasks of preparing and dispensing medications
- Pharmacy Technicianmust be proficient with data entry and computer systems
- This position takes in-coming calls from members, providers, etc providing professional phone assistance to all callers through the criteria based prior authorization process
- Maintains complete, timely and accurate documentation of all approvals and denials, and transfers all clinical questions and judgment calls to the pharmacist
- Determines appropriateness for medications
- Communicates selected prior authorization criteria, pharmacy benefit coverage and formulary alternatives to physicians, physician's office staff, medical management staff and/or pharmacists
- Escalates requests to Pharmacist when request requires extensive clinical review or denial
- Researches, resolves and documents physician or client inquiries and grievances and provides verbal or written results to client, prescriber, provider and/or management
- High degree of professionalism, must be able to successfully interact with pharmacy teams and members of field leadership
- 1+ year of experience working in a Retail Pharmacy
- Alabama technician license is required by the first day of employment
- Benefit Eligible Position – Competitive!
- Registered Pharmacy Technician License in State
- Verifiable High School diploma or GED is required
- Licensed Pharmacy Tech must be willing to take National Certification exam ((within 6 months of hire)
Technician Pharmacy Job Description
- Properly packages and labels products for subsequent storage and shipping to offices and clinics
- Maintains appropriate filling systems for prescriptions, study information and dispensation information
- Maintains clean and well-stocked investigation product center according to policies and procedures
- Assists in ensuring daily, weekly and monthly QA activities
- Under the direction of Investigational Products Center Management Team, undertakes special projects as warranted
- Coordinate STAT deliveries Ship UPS orders
- Prepare backup pharmacy orders Comply with a process that addresses all state and federal guidelines regarding medication labeling
- To learn about over-the-counter medicines, common ailments and Pharmacy services
- You will have completed your annual Continuing Professional Development requirements
- Assist the Pharmacist in all routine duties including order entry, labeling, quality control, reporting, and downloads
- Ability to handle high volume of information
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the New Jersey Board
- A positive, proactive attitude, energetic, and highly motivated
- Licensed and Registered Pharmacy Technician Certified in State of Florida, CPHT
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)Proficiency in QS1 and/or NRX Pharmacy Software and also Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel and Access
- At least 2+ years in retail, hospital or facility pharmacy setting
Technician Pharmacy Job Description
- Perform the physical/functional requirements of the position
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with pharmacists, nurses, pharmacy technicians, dietitians, billing, and external customers to facilitate accurate, safe care for the patient
- Use automated compounding devices
- Track expiration dates of medications and solutions
- Sterile and accurate admixture of IV products under a laminar flow hood or vertical flow biological safety cabinet which includes reconstitution of drugs, calculation of drug volumes required to deliver correct dosages, measurements of dosages, transfer of drugs to appropriate volumes and types of solutions for administration, and labeling products according to policy
- Clean and maintain laminar flow hood and biological safety cabinet in accordance with applicable standards and laws including The Joint Commission and USP 797
- Assist the pharmacist in all aspects of the departmental operation
- Filling and maintain of the unit-dose, patient medication cassettes, IV admixture, floorstock, and drug inventory systems
- Perform relevant tasks including repackaging, compounding, record keeping, billing, clerical functions, and other tasks as assigned
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities, departmental education and training
- Pharmacy Technician National Certification Licensure is required
- High School Diploma is required, Bachelor's Degree is highly preferred
- Thorough understanding and adherence to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPP)
- Graduated from an accredited technician school or equivalent
- Minimum 1-2 year related retail experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- IV experience
Technician Pharmacy Job Description
- Ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently when inputting information
- Ability to maintain composure on phone when handling customer calls
- Licensed/registered pharmacy technician or as required by state law
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English Preferred
- Must hold a valid driver's license and good driving record
- Ability to travel locall
- 2+ years' experience as a Pharmacy Tech in a hospital, home care, or military setting
- Pharmacy Technician certificate
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand
- English 0-6 months working experience
- Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program or minimum two (2) years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician
- Possess a valid driver's license with good motor vehicle record
Technician Pharmacy Job Description
- Retail or Specialty Pharmacy experience preferred
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds and must be able to stand for long periods
- Performs initial receipt and review of non-formulary or prior authorization requests against plan approved criteria
- Is qualified to assist the pharmacists in the preparation of controlled substances for distribution to stock or Pyxis™ Medstations, after training
- Must be capable of understanding directions and willing to carry out procedures and instructions as part of on the job training
- Minimum of six (6) months hospital pharmacy experience preferred
- A minimum of 1 year experience working in a hospital is required
- Associate's degree in Healthcare, Nursing, or a related area or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3+ years of pharmacy experience, preferably in managed care setting or PBM
- Software/Database experience-MedHOK, RxClaim, and CAS or other database/software experience is preferred
- Pharmacy experience in a hospital setting
- Registered (or qualified for registration) as a pharmacy technician with the Kansas Board of Pharmacy