Pharmacy Technician I Chronic Care Medication Management Atrium Health FT Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Pharmacy Technician I Chronic Care Medication Management Atrium Health FT
Charlotte, NC, United States

Job ID:

152885

Job Family:

Pharmacy Services

Status:

Full Time

Shift:

Day

Job Type:

Regular

Department Name:

11011013439613-Medication Management
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Overview
Job Summary
This position is sign on bonus eligible.
Monday-Friday during clinic hours (8am-5pm)
The full-time pharmacy technician for the Population Health & Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Team duties will revolve around patient care at our outpatient clinic(s) and include scheduling visits, answering phone calls and messages, and assisting with medication access needs. Medication access work would include investigating patient cost barriers, formulary review, andpleting patient assistance applications
Assists the registered pharmacists in performing technical duties related to the preparation and distribution of various oral and intravenous medications. Duties are performed under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Essential Functions

• Fills and delivers medication orders for all age groups under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Answers and screens telephone calls and refers calls to a pharmacist when appropriate.
• Performs cart fills, refills automated dispensing machines, restocks emergency boxes and kits.
• Processes charges and credits for medications.
• Compounds and repackages oral medications.
• Documents and delivers controlled substances.
• Compounds sterile preparations utilizing proper aseptic technique; follows USP 797 guidelines.
• Compounds hazardous high-risk preparations utilizing proper aseptic technique; follows USP 800 guidelines.
• Performs medication reconciliation for patients being admitted to the hospital.
• Performsputer order entry of ambulatory prescriptions independently.

Physical Requirements
Works primarily in the pharmacy. Delivers medications to nursing units. Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 25 pounds of material. May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job. Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment to minimize exposure to hazardous agents. Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity. Must be able to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, and data entry into theputer and automated dispensing machines. Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small type such as that on unit-dose medication packages and syringes. Must be able to speak and be understood by others tomunicate effectively. Must be able to hear normal sounds with moderate background noises. Involves rotating shifts.
Education, Experience and Certifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Pharmacy Technician Board Certificate is preferred. 6 months prior Pharmacy Technician experience preferred. Experience with electronic health record, Microsoft Office, and EPIC scheduling preferred. Good telephone skills and customer service skills are a must. 5+ years of pharmacy or healthcare experience preferred.