Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician

Overview:

Position Summary

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic team. The Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Technician will work at Transition of Care/Skilled Nursing Facilities (TOC/SNF) for the equivalent of 5 days a week (1FTE) to support our ambulatory care services by assisting pharmacists and Transition of TOC/SNF in medication management, patient education, and ensuring optimal medication therapy outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Key Responsibilities: Clinical Support: Support pharmacists and TOC/SNF in conducting Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) and patient assessments.

• Gathering medication histories with accuracy from multiple Electronic Health Records
• Identifying potential errors or necessary clarifications with acute precision
• Medication uses and administration
• Prescribing accuracy
• Administration of CDTM per protocols Administrative Duties: Assist with insurance processing and billing as needed including but not limited to:
• Alleviating pharmacist and TOC/SNF staff’s time completing various administrative tasks
• Delivering safe patient care
• Patient Interaction: Address questions and concerns regarding and facilitate medication access.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including those set by the Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory agencies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare providers to coordinate patient care and optimize medication therapy.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Proficient in using pharmacy software and Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year experience as a pharmacy technician

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year experience as a pharmacy technician in an ambulatory care setting
• 1 year Collaborative Drug Therapy Management experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

• Completion of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and Medication History certificate through PTCB.org at the time of hiring or within 6 months of hiring date

(Medication Therapy Management (MTM) certificate - https://www.ptcb.org/credentials/medication-therapy-management-certificate)

(Medication History certificate - https://www.ptcb.org/credentials/medication-history-certificate)

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS

• ABLS
• BLS

The Central Health Enterprise is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate employee diversity and create an inclusive, welcoming, and affirming workplace for everyone.