Pharmacy Specialist – Infusion

Pharmacy Specialist – Infusion

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Technician Registration – South Dakota Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – National Healthcare Association (NHA)
• 1+ years of Pharmaceutical Experience
• Medium work – exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects
• Ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours

Responsibilities

• Performs thorough verification of insurance and maintains knowledge of payer guidelines
• Assists pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications
• Demonstrates proficiency in operating health-system and pharmacy computer systems
• Perform quality, timely customer service to the population served
• Facilitates communication between nursing caregivers, physicians, referral sources, community partners, insurers and other departments as needed
• Distribution and shipping coordination of medications
• Assists with medication access and affordability needs
• Participate in pharmacy inventory management
• Comply with USP standards for compounding sterile products
• Comply with USP standards for handling hazardous medications
• Submit and receive prior authorization requests through insurance companies using various application processes (online tools, phones, faxes)
• Assists pharmacy staff accountant with billing, accounts receivable, and end of month processes (Home Infusion)
• Scheduling and Registration duties (Infusion Services)
• All other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.