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Form of workEssential Job Responsibilities/Expectations
1. Job responsibilities include those listed in competency document.
2. Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
3. Exhibits and conveys the message of the Service Excellence Standards, Value of Caring, Value of the Person, Value of Quality, and the Value of Integrity in every interaction.
4. Assists Pharmacists and Technicians by ensuring efficient operation of drug distribution and inventory processes related to all pharmacy technology systems (including but not limited to: remote temperature monitoring systems, pharmacy data reporting software, pharmacy optimization software, diversion detection, DSCSA management, etc).
5. Trains and educates staff on safe and effective use of pharmacy technology products as needed.
6. Maintains accurate policies and procedures around pharmacy technology, making changes when necessary.
7. Communicates process changes to pharmacy staff and other departments/sites as needed; facilitates education to impacted staff/departments/sites when necessary.
8. Utilizes pharmacy technologies to regulate and optimize inventory management: to help control costs, improve accessibility, prevent inclusion of inappropriate medications (i.e. hazardous, low usage, expired), etc.
9. Participates in implementation of new pharmacy technologies, including coordinating quotes, orders, shipments, deliveries, storage and equipment configurations. Manages current and future pharmacy technology/automation as deemed appropriate.
10. Assists with configuring all pharmacy technology and interfaces. Modifies and/or creates standard reports for pharmacy technology. Coordinates with IS and pharmacy staff to anticipate, troubleshoot or solve any pharmacy technology issues.
11. Performs maintenance activities related to pharmacy technology systems, including but not limited to linked formulary and drug information databases, product scanning, product availability and purchases, usage tracking, backorders, etc.
12. Attends all necessary meetings regarding pharmacy technology used at any point in the medication use/administration/purchasing process.
13. Schedules and oversees upgrades/downtimes related to pharmacy technology as needed to insure minimal downtime and disruptions to patient care. Communications and coordinates with all impacted departments to minimize disruptions.
14. Provides and interprets reports for pharmacy technology.
15. Works with various members of the 340B Team to ensure electronic processes remain compliant with 340B regulations.
16. Adheres to all local, state and federal rules and regulations relating to the use of pharmacy technologies, including those regulations that govern drug distribution and inventory management processes.
Job Requirements
Qualifications/Training:
2-4 years of pharmacy technician experience
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:
South Carolina Pharmacy Technician Registration
State Certified Technician Preferred
Physical Requirements: Refer to Occupational Risk Assessment
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
