Pharmacy Technician Specialist Transitions of Care

Pharmacy Technician Specialist Transitions of Care

Location: US:

WI:

MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

Job Type: Full-time (FTE: 1.0)

Schedule: Shift 4 – 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, every 6th weekend, 1 holiday a year.

The Pharmacy Transitions of Care Specialist is a dedicated member of the Pharmacy Department team who is responsible for providing support to pharmacist-driven patient care activities as patients transition through the continuum of care, with a focus on admission to hospital, level of care changes during hospital admission, and discharge from hospital. Routine responsibilities include completion of detailed and accurate prior-to admission medication histories, identification and communication of barriers to medication access (e.g., uninsured, underinsured) to appropriate care team members, routine attendance at multidisciplinary care coordination rounds, facilitation of discharge medication procurement (e.g., promote utilization of onsite pharmacies, enter/update demographic and prescription insurance information in software systems, facilitate patient signatures on forms needed to fill discharge prescriptions when needed, provide assistance with discharge medication payment collection and patient contact issues on day of discharge).

The employee will work closely with decentralized inpatient pharmacists, outpatient pharmacy technicians, outpatient pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team to facilitate patient transitions of care. Other duties as assigned.

A minimum of 3 years of experience in Pharmacy, Healthcare, Managed care, or other health insurance environment is required.

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Associate's Degree preferred. Graduate of ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred.

Electronic medical record experience preferred; experience with third party insurance preferred; experience with various computer systems and programs (e.g., Epic, McKesson Enterprise) preferred.

Proven attention to detail; effective interpersonal skills including outstanding organizational and follow-up skills; professional communication skills, ability to work independently and take initiative. Experience with medication names, doses, indications; ability to develop collaborative alliances, promote teamwork and ensure a high degree of internal and external customer satisfaction; quick learner; ability to function in a fast-paced and changing environment and balance multiple priorities;

problem‑solving skills preferred.

Application for Wisconsin registration as a Pharmacy Technician is required by hire date and must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Staff hired into this role prior to 3/31/23 must have applied for Wisconsin registration by 3/31/23 and have until 3/31/24 to obtain registration. Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through passing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's exam (PTCB) or the National Health career Association's exam (ExCPT) is required within 6 months of hire.

Completion of the ASHP Medication Reconciliation Certificate is preferred.

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity - Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Salary: $3,181.00 - $3,278.00