Springfield, Virginia, United States
Onsite
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Assists the pharmacist in preparation of medications for patients within an inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) service area
Accepts new written, faxed, or electronic prescription orders from a prescriber or a prescriber's agent
Performs sterile and/or non-sterile compounding, where appropriate, in compliance with guidelines published by United States Pharmacopeia
Interviews patients to obtain accurate home medication list & enters medications into electronic health record – Patient Medication History Technician Specialist
Identifies and enrolls patients in medication assistance programs to decrease patient financial burden, provide mechanisms to access free/low-cost medications, or help facilitate medication prior authorizations – Patient Medication Assistance Technician Specialist
Assists the pharmacist in the preparation and handling of IV chemotherapy by preparing, ordering supplies, managing hazardous waste, & record keeping. Assists in maintaining sterile compounding policies and procedures. Facilitates improvements and compliance of IV sterile preparation area of hospital or home infusion service area – Chemotherapy IV Compounding Technician Specialist
Ensures United States Pharmacopeia, State Board of Pharmacy, and other regulatory body compliance by a means of maintaining oversight of training and annual aseptic technique testing for certification of all staff members. Assists in maintaining sterile compounding policies and procedures. Facilitates improvements & compliance of IV sterile preparation area of hospital or home infusion service area – Sterile IV Preparation Oversight Specialist
Assists the pharmacist in preparation, handling, & inventory of surgery related medications and appropriate narcotic and charge reconciliation in this hospital area – Surgery Technician Specialist
Assists the pharmacist in the preparation and handling of research medications by preparing, ordering supplies, and record keeping. Maintains established regulatory body standards and policies – Research Technician Specialist
Maximizes efficiency and processing of pharmacy dispensing, maintaining, and optimizing central pharmacy automation, and ensuring compliance of new staff training – Pharmacy Operations Specialist
Receives all inventory, drugs, and IV solutions and distributes newly received stock to proper location. Ensures patient safety regarding medication storage requirements and reconciles charging issues within the department for appropriate billing of patients. May also be involved in ordering of medications – Pharmacy Inventory/Charge Specialist
Maximizes efficiency and processing of automated pharmacy dispensing practices by maintaining and optimizing central pharmacy automation and ensuring compliance of new staff training – Pharmacy Automation System Administrator
Assures the accurate and timely filling/distribution and receiving of medications, IV solutions, floor stock, and controlled substances
Troubleshoots, maintains, and stocks automated drug dispensing units and central pharmacy automation, floor stock, and anesthesia/code/trauma carts, if applicable
Assists in the education and precepting of new pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, performance improvement activities
Assists other inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) service area staff with medication/pharmacy related issues via telephone or in person
Leads or participates in performance improvement activities. Performing diagnostic laboratory testing as defined in state laws/guidelines
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective State Licensing Board Regulations.
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Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Pharmacy - SpringfieldIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.
