Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: October 27, 2024

Job Description:

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
Under the direction of a pharmacist, the Sepcialty Pharmacy Tecnician performs prescription order entry and filling of specialty and infusion prescriptions. Manages ongoing specialty patient caseloads using organizational and follow up skills. Communicates and follows up with patients, referral sources and payers. Obtains insurance authorization as required. Prepares sterile medications using aseptic technique. Utilizes the pharmacy computer system. Maintains accurate documentation records.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs job duties under the direction of the pharmacist. Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Effectively communicates with multiple professional disciplines, patients and third party payers as required. Consistently notifies patient and physician office staff of prescription status in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze available facts and develop sound, effective problem-solving based on that information; ability to resolve issues in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
• Directs all pertinent information and all medication-related questions to a pharmacist. Functions well under pressure and/or high stress situations.
• Accurately completes order entry, labeling and facilitates the preparation and dispensing of medications. Fills medications from computer-generated labels.
• Compounds medications following prescriptions issued by physicians or other authorized practitioners
• Demonstrates competence relating to pharmaceuticals in the setup and preparation of intravenous products and therapy services.
• Labels products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels.
• Sanitizes IV room, equipment and hood.
• Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory. Maintains adequate supply of drugs, supplies and other pharmaceutical stock.
  PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
  Exertional activity
  • Occasionally lift and/or carry 100 lbs
  • Frequently lift and/or carry 50 lbs
  • Stand and/or walk at least 6 hours in an 8-hour work day
    Nonexertional activity
    • Stooping (bending at the waist) and crouching (stooping and bending at the knees) - required frequently
    • Handling (grasping) - required frequently
    • Fingering (fine manipulation) - required only occasionally
      EDUCATION:High School graduate.
      TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Two years previous specialty/retail/infusion pharmacy experience as a professional preferred.
      Please complete your application using your full legal name and -current home address. -Be sure to -include -employment history for -the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. - Additionally, you are -encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and -licenses, if applicable. -It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. -Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

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