Pharmacy Technician

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