Pharmacy Tech Advoc Adv KAL at Beacon Health System – Kalamazoo, Michigan

Provides distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the Pharmacist. Performs activities or tasks in specialty pharmacy services.

Responsibilities:
Performs specialized duties such as hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) as a pharmacy technician.

Refills and maintains automated dispensing system. Prepares orders, maintains inventory, and repackages bulk medications. Receives and stores incoming supplies.

Serves as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing necessary information. Communicates with external resources such as retail pharmacies, provider officers, and data exchanges.

Identifies and assists with patient medication access including, benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance.

Assists Pharmacist in preparation of patient education materials.

May give immunizations in accordance with state laws.

May serve as pharmacist extender in situations such as Caregiver Model of the Future responsibilities. May monitor compliance with regulatory standards and be responsible for inventory and drug shortage management and optimization.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):
One or more of the following:
Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Michigan Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.