What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at AO Multispecialty Clinic?
Description
The Pharmacy Technician rotates between the mixing pharmacy and dispensing pharmacy to staff and maintain the function of those respective areas.
Accountabilities – Chemotherapy Pharmacy
- Prepare chemotherapy and other medications
- Manage drug inventory via Lynx Mobile Dispensing System; monitor to reduce overstock; check expiration dates
- Maintain Biohazard Safety Cabinet for daily use and preventive maintenance schedule
- Review daily treatment schedule and assess drug availability
- Maintain QA records of equipment – refrigerator, freezer, eyewash station, etc.
- Restocks supplies required for infusion area
- Order supplies for infusion area; is aware of cost containment and strives for efficiency
- Checks emergency drug box for expiration dates and replacement as needed
Accountabilities – Dispensing Pharmacy
- Determine patient eligibility for benefits using dispensing pharmacy and documents in the patient’s EMR
- Dispense oral or injectable drugs as prescribed and collects co-pay
- Maintain all records in Pharmaserv and maintains hard copies of prescriptions or other records as required
- Print daily reports of pharmacy activity and monitor for profit/loss issues
- Reconcile payment from payors with claims filed and post appropriately
- Complete bank deposit weekly or more often if necessary
- Maintain drug inventory to meet requirements but not overstock
- Monitor patient refills, especially specialty drugs
- Communicate with Patient Advocate regarding patients who may need/qualify for assistance
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate from an accredited pharmacy technician training program
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Pharmacy Technician IV Compounding Experience Required
- Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Mixing preferred