Pharmacy Technician

Assists the pharmacist(s) in storing, preparing, dispensing, reconciling, and charging of all medication to patients serviced by the pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist(s) in maintaining an adequate drug inventory and quality control procedures. The Pharmacy Technician shall work under the direct supervision of a licensed registered pharmacist and shall only perform activities that are in compliance with the State Board of Pharmacy practices. Ensures company's goals and objectives are aligned with the organization's broader mission, vision, and driving strategies. Directly accountable and reports to the Pharmacy Manager.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists pharmacist in organizing the pharmacy workload.

2. Performs prescription/order data entry, generates prescription labels, compounding documents and delivery slips under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

3. Compounds and otherwise prepares pharmaceuticals, supplies and equipment under the direct supervision of a pharmacist as allowed by state and federal law and in accordance with USP 797, company policies and accrediting entity standards.

4. Cleans, tests, maintain and track pumps and other infusion equipment as requested.

5. Performs and records various quality control activities including air sampling, bacterial counts, and Steri-Testing. Reports all “positive” results to the pharmacy supervisor immediately.

6. Ensures the clean room suites and related equipment are cleaned and maintained per organizational policy and procedure, USP 797, USP 800 and state and federal regulations.

7. Completes KabaFusion orientation and annual competencies and mandatory inservices.

8. Updates patient's demographic information in the electronic information management system as needed and ongoing.

9. Answers/triages telephone calls and provides non-clinical assistance to callers as appropriate or directs callers to appropriate department.

10. Proactively manages patients' medication/supply/equipment inventory needs by communicating with patient or responsible party prior to filling anticipated needs. Maintains refill/follow-up schedule/calendar as appropriate.

11. Assures authorization to receive payment for services rendered is in place prior to shipping medications, supplies and equipment to patients.

12. Track and retrieve patient laboratory results for pharmacists and fax results to prescribers and other healthcare providers involved in a patient's care.

13. Documents all communication with physicians. Referral sources, nurses, patients and caregivers in the electronic information management system as required.

14. Assists pharmacy staff in scheduling, coordinating and filling patient shipments and deliveries.

15. Sorts and distributes faxes. Faxes correspondence to prescribers. Home health agencies and others as applicable.

16. Assists pharmacy manager and staff in handling a wide range of administrative functions and projects.

17. Assists in maintaining pharmacy files and records in an accurate and efficient manner.

18. Assists with managing and ordering patient start of care forms and other pharmacy forms.

19. Generates and distributes quality assurance and management reports as assigned.

20. Communicates any and all nurse. Patient and caregiver clinical concerns and questions to the pharmacist, pharmacy manager or other appropriate clinical staff.

21. Prepares and places orders for needed drugs, supplies and equipment, and stock/maintain such materials upon receipt.

22. Actively participates in the KabaFusion Performance Improvement (Pl) program

23. Provides support to other local office departments as needed.

24. Ensures required documentation is completed on QA/QC records and compounding documents.

25. Completes company required orientation and annual competencies and in services.

26. Plans work to ensure cost-effective delivery methods are utilized.

27. Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.

• Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma is required.

• Current and violation free Pharmacy Technician Licensure or Certification as required by State law in the state requesting employment.

What we offer:

Competitive compensation

Benefits start on your 1st day of employment

401k w 4% match – no waiting or vesting period

PTO / Floating Holidays / Paid Holidays

Company paid life insurance, short term disability

Employee Assistance programs to help with mental health / wellness

Learning & Development Programs

Perks… includes discounts on travel, cell phone, clothing and more…

Generous employee referral program

To learn more about KabaFusion, please visit our careers page: https://www.kabafusion.com/careers/