Pharmacy Technician, Lahey Outpatient Pharmacy - Beth Israel Lahey Health
Burlington, MA
About the Job
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for providing pharmacy services which include, but are not limited to, preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control and, providing customer service, maintaining pharmacy records, and operating and monitoring pharmacy automated technology systems, The Pharmacy Technician I works under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to ensure delivery of high-quality patient focused pharmacy services.
Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, processes prescription orders in a timely manner; retrieves, counts, measures and prepares medications, solutions, ointments, and other compounds as directed. Supports the service needs of the pharmacist relative to pharmacy services and maximized patient care outcomes. Assist Pharmacist with all third-party transactions including the completion of any documentation.
2. Conducts interpersonal communications in a courteous and friendly manner.
3. Responsible for filling, pickup and delivery of patient specific medication. This includes, delivery of medications to appropriate areas in a timely manner so that patients receive the correct medications at the correct time as well as packing, processing, and tracking orders.
4. Obtains information for new prescriptions and/or reconciliation purposes accurately and in accordance to the law.
5. Refers all clinician and customer clinical questions to a pharmacist in a timely manner
6. Retrieves and files pharmacy prescriptions, records, and logs in the appropriate files and in accordance to law
7. Maintain cleanliness of all pharmacy areas and supplies
8. Maintains excellent familiarity with appropriate department policies and procedures.
9. Adapts to changes in the departmental needs including but not limited to: offering assistance to other team members, floating, adjusting assignments, etc.
10. If applicable, assists with enrollment processes for any/all patient support programs.
Required Qualifications:
1. High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. Active state certification with Board of Pharmacy in Massachusetts.
3. 0-1 years related work experience required.
4. Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups of professionals (physicians, nurses, administration)
5. Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. National Certification verified by PTCB and ExCPT)
2. Knowledge of Epic, PioneerRx and ParataMax preferred.
3. Previous experience with quality assurance.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for providing pharmacy services which include, but are not limited to, preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control and, providing customer service, maintaining pharmacy records, and operating and monitoring pharmacy automated technology systems, The Pharmacy Technician I works under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to ensure delivery of high-quality patient focused pharmacy services.
Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, processes prescription orders in a timely manner; retrieves, counts, measures and prepares medications, solutions, ointments, and other compounds as directed. Supports the service needs of the pharmacist relative to pharmacy services and maximized patient care outcomes. Assist Pharmacist with all third-party transactions including the completion of any documentation.
2. Conducts interpersonal communications in a courteous and friendly manner.
3. Responsible for filling, pickup and delivery of patient specific medication. This includes, delivery of medications to appropriate areas in a timely manner so that patients receive the correct medications at the correct time as well as packing, processing, and tracking orders.
4. Obtains information for new prescriptions and/or reconciliation purposes accurately and in accordance to the law.
5. Refers all clinician and customer clinical questions to a pharmacist in a timely manner
6. Retrieves and files pharmacy prescriptions, records, and logs in the appropriate files and in accordance to law
7. Maintain cleanliness of all pharmacy areas and supplies
8. Maintains excellent familiarity with appropriate department policies and procedures.
9. Adapts to changes in the departmental needs including but not limited to: offering assistance to other team members, floating, adjusting assignments, etc.
10. If applicable, assists with enrollment processes for any/all patient support programs.
Required Qualifications:
1. High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. Active state certification with Board of Pharmacy in Massachusetts.
3. 0-1 years related work experience required.
4. Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups of professionals (physicians, nurses, administration)
5. Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. National Certification verified by PTCB and ExCPT)
2. Knowledge of Epic, PioneerRx and ParataMax preferred.
3. Previous experience with quality assurance.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Source : Beth Israel Lahey Health
