Evening Lead Pharmacy Technician

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPEREINCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assigns, coordinates, and monitors the workflow of Pharmacy Technicians to provide efficient drug distribution.
2. Routinely evaluates technician responsibilities and distributes in efficient and equitable manner.
3. Coordinates technician projects and assignments with pharmacy managers to achieve hospital and department goals.
4. Assists in the education and training of pharmacy technicians.
5. Conducts and documents technician departmental orientation and training.  Coordinates technician orientation in all pharmacy service areas.
6. Annually assists technician competency assessments and make improvements when necessary.
7. Coordinates continuing education programs for pharmacy technicians in the department.
8. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with external, accredited technician training programs.
9. Completes department work schedule as needed.
10. Performs the essential duties and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician when scheduled to staff and/or when working an open shift.
11. Follows up to insure that requested projects are completed properly.
12. Identifies and completes projects and initiatives independently or with minimum oversight of management.
13. Certain duties cannot be assigned to Pharmacy Technicians because these duties can only be performed by pharmacists. These restrictions are regulated at state and federal levels and must be followed closely:

·         Only pharmacists can receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or prescribers’ authorized designees.  (This refers primarily to new telephone prescriptions).

·         Only pharmacists can consult with prescribers or prescribers’ designees about patients’ prescriptions.

·         Only pharmacists can provide confidential patient information to other health professionals or insurance companies.

·         Only pharmacists can check medications before dispensing them to patients.  (In states where technicians can prepare or package prescriptions, they do so under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.)

·         Only pharmacists can consult with patients about prescribed medication use and other health issues.

·         Only pharmacist scan recommend over-the-counter medications. 
14. Independently prepares, processes and reprocesses patient prescriptions and billing.
15. Follows up with third parties on rejected paid claims prior authorizations.
16. Works and coordinates with care managers and patients on patient’s financial challenges.
17. Ensures follow up with care management regarding patient access to lower cost drugs.
18. Leads and/or assists in the coordination of various clinical initiatives.
19. Assists in the trouble shooting and problem solving of pharmacy software.
20. Conjointly with Manager, establishes schedule for technical/clerical personnel to assure adequate staffing or Pharmacy. 
21. Coordinates adjustments in staffing due to unexpected/unforeseen changes in staffing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time. 
2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.
3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
2. Ability to withstand rapid pace of events.
3. Knowledge of 340B drug discount program.