Pharmacy Technician Specialist-Specialty Pharmacy, Full-time Days

2 months ago

Chicago, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

Are you a compassionate healthcare professional focused on providing exceptional care to your patients and the community?

Are you looking to take the next steps in your career in Specialty Pharmacy?

Are you seeking a day shift opportunity with no weekend commitment?

If so, a Pharmacy Technician Specialist role with Northwestern Medicine's Specialty Pharmacy may be the perfect fit for you Our Specialty Pharmacy has three main work areas as follows:

  • Medication adherence/Call center
  • Benefit investigation and Medication access (prior authorization, appeals, financial assistance)
  • Fulfillment operations 

The Pharmacy Technician Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, performs all technical duties associated with the operations of the dispensing areas.  Additionally, maintains stock levels of medications, intravenous solutions, and supplies; monitors expiration dates of medications; and prepares appropriate reports on areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs all Pharmacy Technician III responsibilities.
  • Maintains appropriate inventory par levels, processes expired medications and removes them from the area.
  • Anticipates medication needs of satellite and orders appropriately.  Communicates any inventory problems to pharmacist staff, practice coordinator, and to manager.
  • Evaluates monthly cost transfer reports for correctness.
  • Resolves ordering discrepancies and maintains excellent communication with the storeroom.
  • Performs pharmacy satellite inspections monthly and documents expired medications or any problems.
  • Responds to recall notices in a timely and efficient way; communicates key information to the staff.
  • Identifies areas of improvement in the work flow or inventory control and communicates to the practice coordinator or manager.
  • Maintains emergency boxes and cart medication supplies.
  • Ensures compliance with pharmaceutical waste collection and disposal requirements.
  • Maintains documentation of completion for media fill and fingertip testing.
  • Assists in the development and training of new technicians.
  • Assists in the controlled substance audits to ensure accurate record keeping.
  • Returns outdated or unused controlled substances to the pharmacy storeroom.
  • Ensures on-time deliveries within department standards.
  • Maintains adequate inventory and accurate records for all drug studies.
  • Removes expired products promptly from the active inventory, places it in a separate area, and makes the appropriate record adjustments. Documents removal of expired product for accurate inventory management.
  • Ensures that all products are stored under appropriate storage conditions.
  • Assists in maintaining accurate inventory and inventory records to meet regulations for controlled substances and tax-free alcohol.
  • Verifies that recalled or outdated drugs are isolated and that the proper records and reports are prepared.
  • Assures that formulas are compounded correctly and made available for checking by a pharmacist.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned.

Quality Management:

  • Maintains Patient’s First standards always.
  • Maintains the work area in a safe manner, ensuring compliance with hazardous waste management standards. 
  • Ensures that product preparation and computer order entry is accurate and consistent with the physician order.
Qualifications

Required:

  • Licensed Illinois Pharmacy Technician (IDFPR)
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through PTCB or ExCPT
  • High School Diploma
  • Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Preferred:

  • 1 - 2 years of college
  • Completion of a pharmacy technician training program


Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

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