Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County (MHLC) – Pharmacy Technician

Educational Qualifications:
• Certified as pharmacy technician

Position Qualifications:
• Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology
• Computer skills (Experience with of Epic helpful)
• Pharmacy billing skills (charge master, J-codes, prior authorizations)
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and use of PPE needed for compounding medications

Essential Functions:
• Responsible for assisting the Pharmacist with medication histories.
• Responsible for assisting the Pharmacist with sample medications and meeting with drug reps
• Responsible for assisting the Pharmacist with formulary management
• Responsible for daily monitoring of Charge review workque, unreconciled report and discrepancies
• Responsible for the daily filling, management and reconciliation of Omnicells
• Responsible for the compounding IV medication using aseptic technique
• Responsible for hand packing medication for unit doses
• Responsible for the following medication billing and auditing charges:
o Inpatient (Floor)
o Emergency Room
o Outpatient
o Surgery
o All Other Charge Areas
• Responsible for stocking all contingencies of floor stock medications
• Responsible for placing daily orders over computer, managing backorders and shortages
• Responsible for comparing contract pricing with wholesaler/Vizient/direct manufacturer orders
• Responsible for assisting purchasing department with ordering of IV fluids through 340B program
• Responsible for management of 340B program and auditing (use of Macro Helix program)
• Responsible for vaccine ordering/management and WIR entry for hospital and primary care clinics
• Responsible for daily PDMP entry for ED prescriptions and ED script filing
• Responsible for Antibiotic daily log for Antimicrobial Stewardship program and attend meetings
• Responsible for processing medication outdates and returns through Pharmalogistics
• Responsible for checking for the following areas for inventory/ outdates:
o Pharmacy
o Emergency Room, Med Surg and Anesthesia Omnicells
o Crash Carts
o Ancillary Departments
• Responsible for assisting with Quality Assurance duties
• Responsible for the placement of Narcotic Drug orders
• Responsible for reviewing the Narcotic Sign-Out Sheet
o Counts are correct/perpetual inventory
o Signatures/Co-Signs
o Discrepancies
• Responsible for daily hood preparation and cleaning
• Responsible for maintaining waste log
• Responsible for other duties as needed and assigned by the Pharmacist

Equipment Used:
• Ability to use equipment such as telephone, copy machine/scanner, fax, paging system, computer, printer, scale and laminar floor hood

Typical Physical Demands:
• Ability to use full range of body motion and dexterity to allow handling and/or assistance of medication preparation and operation of pharmacy equipment.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry, push or pull over 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and or walk 90% of shift; and sit 10% of shift.
• Ability to use good hand/eye coordination, and finger dexterity.
• Ability to use good perception and discrimination related to odor, color, and textures.
• Ability to use good perception and discrimination related to functional visual ability and depth perception; sound perception; and functional speech.
• Ability to frequently bend, twist, balance, and reach above and below shoulder level; as well as occasionally kneel and climb as necessary to perform job duties.
• Ability to wear gloves and other protective equipment effectively
• Ability to work irregular hours when necessary or requested.

Typical Mental Demands:
• Ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, to handle constantly changing situations, and to create a positive work environment
• Ability to deal with a variety of people, stressful situations, and handle conflict, while maintaining a positive work environment
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability and willingness to gain new skills and knowledge necessary for the performance of essential job functions
• Ability to give, receive and analyze information for the performance of essential job functions

Working Conditions:
• Exposure to heat and humidity within the pharmacy area.
• Exposure to chemicals such as disinfectants, cleaners, soaps, etc.
• Exposure to latex, plastic, and other materials used for personal protective equipment
• Exposure to noise and distractions

Employee Responsibility in an Emergency:
As an employee of Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County, you are expected to respond to emergencies involving the safety of patients, other employees, visitors and the facility. This includes the ability to assist with a possible evacuation of facility if that has been deemed necessary.

Management Statement:
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonable job related duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or other management personnel. Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as needs prevail. This document is for management communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.

https://www.lafayettecountywi.org/hr/job-opening/mhlc-full-time-pharmacy-technician

Deadline Note: 11:59PM