University of Iowa Research ยท 5 months ago
Senior Pharmacy Technician, Certified - Offsite
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a full-time Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our team. This position provides specialized support with inventory management, regulatory auditing, sterile compounding, and record maintenance to the Ambulatory Care Pharmacies under the general supervision of a pharmacy manager.
Research
Responsibilities
Provides coverage for the North Dodge, River Crossing and Quad Cities Pharmacy performing a variety of technician duties
Proficient in workflows at locations listed above
Assists with heavy workload and the completion of pharmacy maintenance to multiple pharmacy locations
Participate in inventory management activities
Assists with ordering supplies and medications for pharmacy areas
Consistently monitors usage patterns and adjust PAR levels accordingly
Maintains an inventory that will reduce waste
Incorporates strategies to reduce cost
Participates in activities related to medication recalls
Assists with data collection and runs reports as requested
Participates in 100% inventory for designated pharmacy locations
Under pharmacist supervision prepares patient specific compounded sterile products including hazardous medications
Using appropriate PPE including CSTD as appropriate
Preparation according to NIOSH, USP, and SOP guidelines
Performs daily cleanroom maintenance activities including:
Cleaning of hood in accordance with SOP
Decontamination of hood as required
Daily, weekly and monthly environmental services duties
Review and documentation of hood maintenance activities
Participates in cash collection and reconciliation activities
Assures that patient or third party pricing and billing errors, issues and complaints are resolved
Acts as an advisor for any questions regarding communication with patient
Coordinates the identification and reconciliation of third party rejections
Verification of and balancing of cash register tapes with funds received
Participates in management activities
Acts as a positive role model
Communicates with clear, positive verbal and written messages to individuals within the department as well as with patients, the general public, and other departments
Fosters teamwork by encouraging and assisting others
Provides redirection to technician and student staff, as need to ensure efficiency is maintained
Utilizes advanced problem-solving methods to troubleshoot issues that arise in the pharmacy
Will perform duties unique to North Dodge, Quad Cities, and River Crossing practice sites
Position includes all responsibilities performed by Certified Pharmacy Technicians in the Ambulatory Care Pharmacies
Participates in database maintenance with computers, equipment, and cash registers
Assists with other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Registered with the Pharmacy Board at the time of hire
National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Must meet ongoing education requirements and maintain certification
High school diploma or the equivalent
Any combination of four years of post-high school experience and/or education in the natural sciences or four years of experience as a pharmacy technician
Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards
Preferred
Clean room experience with hazardous drug sterile compounding is highly desirable
Ability to perform ratio/proportion equations
Experience with inventory maintenance activities
Experience working in team environment
Experience working in detail-oriented work environment
Knowledge of windows-based computer programs
Experience working in environment requiring accuracy
Experience working in healthcare with one-on-one patient interaction & experience handling challenging interactions in work environment
Company
University of Iowa Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research is committed to forging new frontiers of discovery by providing resources and support to researchers and innovators at the University of Iowa, to promote a culture of creativity that enriches the campus, the state, and the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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