SENIOR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - NATIONAL TRAVEL

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

This is a traveling position for technicians that are highly motivated and capable of collaboration with pharmacy staff members, Pharmacy Directors, VPO's, and other operational team members in increasing and ensuring the success of our pharmacies. This position requires the understanding of all pharmacy technician functions, leadership skills, a strong strategizing skill set, and project management capabilities. strong strategizing skill set, and project management capabilities.

*National travel is expected*

Responsibilities

On-Site Collaboration:

Under the direction of the Supervising Sr Technician, Internal Operations

Works with Site Pharmacy Director to implement work flow and productivity measures that will achieve performance targets and customer expectations

Works with Site Pharmacy Director and pharmacy staff to execute Company Initiatives, Core Processes and Quality Initiatives to continually improve the overall quality of service to our customers

Works with Site Pharmacy Director and pharmacy staff to ensure the business unit is in compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws/pharmacy regulations and Corporate Compliance Program

Works with Site pharmacy management to ensure implementation of daily operational quality and cost containment strategies (pre-pack, front-end process, cycle-fill) occurs on all dispensing and procurement activities

Works with Site pharmacy management to monitor the purchasing and inventory supply for the pharmacy to ensure goals are being met (inventory turns, preferred products, generics, TI, controlled drug monitoring)

Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs Technician Responsibilities:

Fills prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy, packaging medications for dispensing and for delivery, meeting the accuracy and productivity standards of the pharmacy

Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments, which may include non-sterile compounding

Technician Performance will further include:

Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room;

Works with automated machines to prepack drugs;

Assists in inventory functions such as monitoring pharmaceutical levels and identify expired medications, managing to the pharmacy standard for Days on Hand;

Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels (data entry);

Mixes/packages IV medications sanitizes IV room, equipment and hood

In-depth knowledge and understanding of all department policies and procedures and efficient workflow practices to enable adequate evaluation of deficiencies Project Management:

Under the direction of the Sr Pharmacist, Internal Operations

Selects and applies appropriate tools to accurately estimate and plan the work of teams or project groups within agreed policies. Produces work plans according to required standards. Works with team to produce/recommend/develop long-term plans

Monitors and reports on the progress of the resolution of high impact problems according to established standards

Policy and procedure task force participation

Pharmacy outcomes strategy and optimization planning Qualifications

Education/Learning Experience

Required: High School or GED

Work Experience

Required: 5 Years LTC Technician, Leadership Experience

Desired: 10 Years LTC Field

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Eventual Multistate State Licensure/Registration, National Certification

Desired: All State or Multistate Licensure/Registration, National Certification

Travel

Required: 75% + travel required for this position Physical Requirements/Demands of the Position

Standing

Sitting

Walking

Lifting

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About our Line of Business

PharMerica is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. PharMerica is the long-term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations and post-acute care organizations. PharMerica is one of the nation's largest pharmacy companies. PharMerica offers unmatched employee development, exceptional company culture, seemingly endless opportunities for advancement and the highest hiring goals in decades. For more information about PharMerica, please visit Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $24.00 - $26.00 / Hour