Pharmacy Technician Advocate Advanced - Inpatient - Full Time Days - Rochester

Join Henry Ford Health Rochester Pharmacy Inpatient team as a Pharmacy Technician Advance Advocate and make an exciting impact on patient care.

*** Eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus***

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Schedule: Day shift position Monday-Friday with weekend staffing as needed. Holiday rotation.

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

About Henry Ford Rochester Hospital: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care along with a Level III Adult Trauma Center. We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you. We offer specialty care - including heart, cancer, stroke care, orthopedics, and women's health.

PRINCPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES:

• 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.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.