Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy Technician Specialist Atrium Health Transplant Pharmacy FT

37820 Carolinas Medical Center - Transplant: Heart Adult

Full time

Yes

40

40 hours week, M-F. Hybrid work schedule, mainly in-person, with some virtual work. This role covers both inpatient and outpatient services for adult and pediatric heart, liver, and kidney transplant patients. The pharmacy technicians primarily handle insurance verification, prior authorization, patient assistance, and discharge prescription processes for transplant patients

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

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  Job Profile Summary
  Performs services and functions within assigned area(s) where complex pharmaceutical processes require the utilization of advanced skills and knowledge beyond those routinely required across pharmacy technician roles. Works primarily in unique pharmacy environments.

  Major Responsibilities:

  • Completes area-specific work as outlined by standard processes, procedures and adherent to policies

  • Serves as an expert with equipment and technology in specialized area

  • Problem solves technical issues in the specialized area as they arise

  • Ensures documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely fashion

  • Supports methods of communication and coordination with patients and care team

  • Identifies quality improvement opportunities based on specialized skill set to ensure safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care

  • Provides input to and supports implementation of operational changes, advancements, and site and system standardization

  • Participates in site or system specialized work teams, committees, and councils, as applicable

  • Complies with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards

  • Keeps current with changes in the specialized field and collaborates with department leadership to adopt best practices

  • Maintains updated knowledge and skills and contributes to the education of others

  • Contributes positively to execution of pharmacy department initiatives

  • Accepts assignments of tasks from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload dictates

• Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

  • Registration/Licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements

  • Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Health Career Association (ExCPT)  

  Education Required:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent

  • For technicians in NC with validating technician responsibilities- an Associate’s Degree in Pharmacy Technology is required

Experience

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in health care, insurance industry, pharmacy, or medical background. Required to have both NCBOP, and National Certification (CPhT/ExCPT). Prefer knowledge around insurance trouble shooting, prior authorizations, and copay assistance as this role will primarily handle insurance verification, prior authorization, patient assistance, and discharge prescription processes for transplant patients. Must be computer savvy with great critical thinking skills. Must be able to work well independently and well in a team environment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Attention to details 
• Good customer service, communication, organization, problem resolution and process development skills 
• Basic computer skills 
• Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders  
• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material 
• Must have functional vision, touch and hearing 
• Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively  
• Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to perform job duties and minimize exposure to hazardous agents, body fluids, and communicable diseases 
• May be exposed to chemical hazards  
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease 
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes 
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.   
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job 
• Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations 
• This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.