Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician Certified

Thedacare

Posted 4 months ago

Full Time

Neenah, Wisconsin

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for the accurate preparation and distribution of sterile and non-sterile medications while maintaining pharmacy inventory. Additionally, performs patient outreach, manages referral queues, and assists with clinical tasks like taking vitals for ambulatory pharmacist appointments.

Qualifications

You have a High School diploma or GED and are 18 years of age or older. You are a certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and registered with the State of Wisconsin. You possess the ability to accurately prepare medications, maintain inventory, and gather patient medication histories.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification (CPhT)

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Sterile compounded products

Microsoft Excel

Epic EHR

Job Description

Why ThedaCare?   

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. 

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility.  A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

  • Lifestyle Engagement
    • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support  
  • Access & Affordability
    • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

The Pharmacy Technician Certified is responsible for technical knowledge and application of departmental requirements related to accurate medication selection, preparation of sterile and non-sterile product, and timely medication distribution. Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory levels, anticipates needed medications and supplies, places and expedites orders, and removes outdated drugs. Obtains an accurate and complete patient medication list upon hospital admission to ensure patient safety where applicable.

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Processes medication orders on time to progress the patient’s plan of care.

  • Is responsible for own and other team members’ adherence to regulatory guidelines and ThedaCare policies.

  • Follows current policies and regulations around preparation of sterile compounded products.

  • Under the direction of the pharmacist, the pharmacy technician carries out delegated tasks to adhere to five rights--right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, and the right frequency--to prepare pharmaceutical products accurately adhering to established guidelines.

  • Completes documentation on time and in compliance with organizational, state, and federal statutes, regulations, and policies relating to the record keeping requirements of pharmaceutical handling.

  • Obtains an accurate admission medication history necessary for the patient care team’s initial assessment by assessing the patient’s ability to participate in a face-to-face interview and applies knowledge of medications to ensure list of medications are complete where applicable.

  • Implements quality measures into product preparation, storage security, and delivery, and when compiling an accurate patient medication history.

  • Responds to patient-related queries and directs them to pharmacists for clarification on issues concerning drug information and interactions.

  • Performs routine maintenance/activities necessary to ensure equipment is in good condition.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or GED preferred • Must be 18 years of age

  • Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification (CPhT)

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the State of Wisconsin


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance

  • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Normally works in climate controlled office environment

  • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments

  • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock

  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents

  • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients

  • Use of computers throughout the work day

  • Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers


Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.
 

Additional Duties:
- Patient outreach to explain ambulatory pharmacist services and benefits; scheduling appointments
- Referral queue management
- Supporting patient medication adherence through work with our Accountable Care Organization partners
- Data gathering, tracking, and reporting utilizing Microsoft Excel and Epic EHR
- Assist in completion of prescription assistance program applications with patients and follow up on status and outcomes
- Room patients and take vitals for ambulatory pharmacist appointments

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled FTE:

1

Location:

CIN 3 Neenah Center - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No

Worker Shift Details:

Days

Thedacare

Froedtert ThedaCare is an integrated health care system serving nearly half of Wisconsin’s population. Its 28,000+ team members, physicians and clinicians are transforming communities through prediction, prevention and partnerships with excellence in primary and specialty care in 20 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations. Together with the Medical College of Wisconsin, we form the region's only academic medical center, providing the foundation for groundbreaking medical research and excellence in education to accelerate discovery and drive innovation. The system is uniquely positioned to be the trusted partner in advancing the health of our communities.
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