Pharmacy Technician III - Anticoagulation

Description

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 22051

($3,000.00 Sign on Bonus paid in 3 installments, prorated for PartTime)

Current MaineHealth employees not eligible for the sign on bonus. Must be separated from MaineHealth system for 6months to be eligible.

Within MaineHealth's ambulatory pharmacy program, the pharmacy technician will be a part of our growing Hemostasis and Thrombosis program. In this role, the pharmacy technician will help clinical pharmacists provide medication therapy for anticoagulant, antiplatelet, and hemostatic agents.

Some core functions include:

* Assists clinical pharmacists with core functions of anticoagulation care within the clinic.

* Provides appropriate healthcare education and follows protocols related to specific clinics.

* Prepares and maintains patient charts for each encounter within the electronic health record.

* Ensures proper documentation of INR results, patient contact via telephone, and any other pertinent information regarding patient care.

* Triages phone calls and refers to appropriate providers.

* Assists with processing of prescription claims and investigation into patient affordability, as needed.

* Provides direct patient care and specimen collection within the scope of practice in the State of Maine.

* Maintains a clean work environment and follows all MaineHealth standards for fire, safety, and infection prevention.

Shift: Full-time weekdays

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Associate's Degree preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Current or eligible for applicable state(s) license as a Pharmacy Technician. CPhT or PTCB certificate is required within one year of hire.
3. Experience: Three years of experience as a pharmacy technician in healthcare or related environment required. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Pharmacy Technician II role.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Todd R. Nevins at todd.nevins@mainehealth.org