Pharmacy Technician I Certified Specialty Pharmacy

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Licensed Pharmacist Technician I you will perform a variety of activities related to prescription processing and daily pharmacy operations workflow for the specialty pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician works in a highly regulated environment and must take care to abide by all state and federal regulations that relate to the practice of pharmacy including record keeping and infection prevention standards and will work in accordance with CommonSpirit Health and the specialty pharmacy policies and procedures. Pharmacy technicians are responsible for prescription data entry, insurance billing, preparation and filling of prescription medications, cashiering/customer service duties, and accurately performing pharmaceutical calculations, reconstitution and compounding of oral and topical dosage forms (if applicable).

Essential Functions Include:

• Contributes to the department's safe and accurate operations by prioritizing and organizing daily work for optimal operations of pharmacy.
• Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, receives and enters prescriptions into the pharmacy management system.
• Verifies information on prescriptions for accuracy and provides notification to pharmacists for possible errors and drug/allergy contraindications.
• Identifies possible medication/prescription errors. Discusses error(s) with pharmacist on staff and PIC. Documents error in system-utilized error reporting tool.
• Conducts prescription order processing to include packaging, reconstituting, and compounding/flavoring (if applicable).
• Distributes medication to the patient/customer and collects payment; performs cashiering duties.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of retail pharmacy experience or equivalent
• Graduate of ASHP accredited pharmacy technician program, associate''s degree, or equivalent experience
• Active Pharmacy Technician License in good standing in the state(s) in which the employee works, if required by state law
• Active CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing

Where You''ll Work

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.