Pharmacy Technician - Central Supply

External Candidates only

Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist performs routine and specialized technical and clerical duties for drug distribution to Clinics and other trading partners. This individual has excellent customer service skills and is able to function independently within their scope of responsibility. The incumbent is able to demonstrate leadership skills on a day to day basis. This job builds on the responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician Certified III.

$5,000 Sign On/Retention Bonus***

Employees hired to work at least 0.50 FTE (20 hours per week) and their eligible dependents may participate in Dartmouth Health benefit plans on the employee’s first day of employment.

Medical Insurance – Two medical plans available through Anthem BC/BS. Employees also receive a base employer contribution of 4% of biweekly pay plus a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that is matched with a Health Savings Account and a PPO Plan that features higher premiums balanced by copays and lower deductibles.

Retirement – Employee contributions are vested immediately. Biweekly matching contribution of 50% on up to 4% of pay saved—for a maximum match of 2% of pay.

Paid Time Off – Paid time off is accrued per pay period based on hours worked. This includes six paid holidays.

Shift Differential – 10% evening, 20% night, and 15% weekend shift differentials when applicable.

Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $3,000 per year.

Dental

Vision

• Answers phones.
• Prepares prescription and non-prescription medication and/or devices.
• Stocks and replenishes stock locations and automated dispensing machines (ADMs) and/or robots (example shelves, carousels, Parata).
• Serves as a preceptor and assists with orienting and training of pharmacy department staff.
• Communicates supply issues, problems or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists with workflow management in the pharmacy.
• Performs audits.
• Administers and distributes all new-hire training and departmental specific competencies required by department and accrediting agencies.
• Inpatient and Infusion Only
• Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile drug products (including antineoplastic, investigational and hazardous medications) in accordance with USP chapters and under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Prepares or compounds non-sterile drug products (including antineoplastic, investigational and hazardous medications) in accordance with USP chapters and under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Utilizes closed system transfer devices to limit potential exposure of the environment to hazardous medications.
• Follows investigational protocols in the preparation of study medications, maintains records of preparation, stability, and dispenses as required.
• Outpatient Only
• Electronically processes prescription orders and prepares prescriptions for verification by a pharmacist. Processes third party claims.
• Performs in the call center and handles mail orders.
• Purchases and controls inventory for the Ambulatory pharmacies with primary focus on Over the Counter (OTC) inventory. Responsible for annual inventory as well as daily deposits and provides back-up for pharmacy account receivables.
• Monitors and reviews quality improvement metrics across all Ambulatory departments including Medicare Five Star ratings when applicable.
• Provides medication preparation, benefits investigation, distribution and customer service to patients using the Dartmouth-Hitchcock (D-H) Pharmacy.
• Coordinates administrative and supervisory duties of the department to include but not be limited to scheduling, payroll, and duty assignment.
• Supply Chain Only
• Purchases pharmaceuticals in quantities sufficient to meet patient needs and reorders based on Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B Program) criteria.
• Purchases and controls inventory for the Inpatient Pharmacy. Coordinates annual inventory and assists with the management of drug shortages.
• Maintains and audits 340B eligible transactions and 340B eligible product accumulations for accuracy of data. Keeps records of audit activity and database changes of 340B products for compliance and…