Pharmacy Technology Specialist

Location:

Avera Long Term Care Pharmacy

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$22.75 - $34.75

Position Highlights

This position is based out of Rapid City, SD!

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Under general supervision, supports the pharmacy services in the following areas: (1) Database management; (2) Medical staff involvement; (3) Record retention and assurance of confidentiality; (4) Pharmacy office management; and (5) Systems management. Regularly performs complex and sensitive pharmacy services-related tasks using discretion and own judgment, serves as resource in such situations for pharmacy staff and formulates documents and reports for the director of pharmacy technology. Coordinates administrative support of pharmacy services, and manages affiliated inpatient pharmacy services in accordance with professional standards, regulatory and licensing agency policies, and federal and state laws related to the practice of pharmacy.

What you will do

• Demonstrates mastery associated with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, the compliance accountability program, code of ethics, as well as other policies and procedures to assure pharmacy compliance associated with automated dispensing equipment.
• Composes written communication, proposals, reports, policies, and agendas based on information obtained. Establishes priorities and maintains records of decisions made and/or actions taken. Maintains regular communication with other hospital departments or units to ensure efficient processing of work, obtains and relays information and resolves problems.
• Responsible for directing the workflow of other team members to ensure a productive and efficient environment associated with process excellence implementation of identified improvements.
• Actively works with hospital and medical staff regarding the obtaining of, or access to patient/hospital related data from pharmacy computer system databases. Utilizes standardized or specialized statistical packages to analyze data.
• Prepares, validates, and disseminates routing and special technology reports as requested. Maintains working knowledge of existing computer hardware and software systems. Responsible for needs assessment, selection and evaluation of new and/or existing software programs for the department.
• Demonstrates mastery in extracting data from hospital software systems and manipulates data to usable format. Designs, creates reports, prints, and disseminates routing and special system reports to pharmacy staff and others as requested.
• Collaborates with management personnel from system affiliates to coordinate and integrate the delivery of pharmacy services across the full continuum of patient care.
• Coordinates the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of service excellence initiatives implemented by the department.
• Responsible for new employee orientation/training manuals and/or videos, to assure understanding of standard work requirements.
• Actively manages and responsible for all components associated with drug delivery and accountability for medications delivered to patients via automation technology.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent ; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• System Automation experience

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.