Pharmacy Tech 2 - Specialty Pharmacy - FT - Day

Position Status: Full time Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week: 40 Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, will assist in the non-judgmental aspects of preparing medications for dispensing and assist in clinical pharmacy operations. Will provide services to patients from birth to death. Education Qualifications High School Diploma / GED Required Completion of a vocational training program. Preferred Experience Qualifications 1 year Pharmacy technician or healthcare experience. Required Skills and Abilities Able to utilize Microsoft Office. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications National Technician Certification recognized by the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy is required. Must also be registered with the Kansas Board of Pharmacy. What you will do Properly use dispensing and barcoding technology to ensure accurate medication selection, stocking, and order fulfillment for all patient orders. Ensures accuracy of prescription and patient data entered into various systems; verifying patient, drug, quantities, directions, days' supply, supplies, insurance, and other data. Reviews all relevant clinical information and clarifies with pharmacist/prescriber as appropriate. Works with payers to resolve insurance related issues, assists with financial assistance programs as needed. Deliver excellent customer service to health care providers and patients, by greeting them in person and by phone, answering non-judgmental questions and requests, manage Epic message basket messages, initiate and complete prior authorizations, and referring inquiries requiring judgment to a pharmacist. Manipulate and dispense hazardous and non-hazardous medications per department procedure. Apply critical thinking in all situations, seeking guidance from other technicians and pharmacists as required while achieving an appropriate level of independence. Achieve and maintain competency in at least one specialized pharmacy function, including but not limited to: vaccine administration, pharmacy buying, specialty pharmacy fulfillment, drug diversion management and REMS programs. Specialty Technicians: Serves as a liaison between physician clinic staff, specialty pharmacy, and other stakeholders to develop and maintain a strong and collaborative partnership between the businesses. Identifies opportunities for the Stormont Vail Specialty Pharmacy to partner with prescribers in the development of new initiatives and avenues of service. Manage and maintain medication outdates for assigned areas as required. Receive and stock the daily medication order from drug wholesaler. Operate the point-of-sale system to ring out customer transactions, including making change when required. Check the work of other technicians and help with training new team members as applicable. Complies with HIPAA/HITECH regulations. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability On-Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 10 lbs Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 10 lbs Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 10 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 10 lbs Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Physical Demand Comments: The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and the ability to identify and distinguish colors is essential. Working Conditions Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Email your resume and cover letter to the applicable team below. We'll review your experience to see if there may be a fit with other current or upcoming opportunities. Nursing: nursingcareers@stormontvail.org Allied Health: alliedhealth@stormontvail.org Ancillary: ancillary@stormontvail.org Interested in working in Healthcare but don't know where to start? Reach out to our Career Counselor, Morgan Ray via email: morgan.ray@stormontvail.org Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.