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Pharmacy Technician/ Patient Services Representative

BrightSpring Health Services • Totowa, NJ, United States • 4d ago

Pharmacy Technician/ Patient Services Representative

ID 2026-190909

Line of Business Amerita

Position Type Full-Time

Our Company

Amerita

Overview

Prepares technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. Plays an integral role in the inventory and quality assurance activities.

Shift: 9:00am-5:30pm

Responsibilities

Coordinates and facilitates new referrals and admissions through collaboration with nurses, customer service and distribution

Conducts and documents initial and ongoing assessment of specific patient, drug and disease information to identify real and potential drug-related problems or needsEscalates to a clinician as neededAnswers inquiries from patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals. Escalates to a clinician as neededMaintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the customer/patient record of all clinical activities and communication with patients, physicians and other healthcare professionalsCoordinates and schedules the preparation of IV therapies and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the PharmacistHelps coordinate patient care activities with Pharmacists, Nurses, other Technicians and Patient Care CoordinatorsPrepares labels, prescriptions and compounding/mixing worksheets and completes and maintains product lot numbers, expiration dates and batch recordsGenerates delivery/pick slips under the supervision of the Pharmacist. Picks and pulls supplies and home medical equipmentObtains supply inventories from patients/clients and communicates information obtained to the Pharmacist as required and documents all communication in patient progress notes on the pharmacy computer systemParticipates in branch management, department and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activitiesAdheres to all accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local and federal regulations and standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipmentOther duties as assignedSupervisory Responsibility: No

Qualifications

Successful completion of an approved/accredited pharmacy technician training program; IV certification preferred
Registered Pharmacy Technician license in state of practice per state regulations
National Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by the state board of pharmacy in state of practice
One to three (1-3) years of related pharmacy experience in a home care setting, retail, or pharmacy setting
General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic techniques
Flexible schedule with the ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis
Effective mathematical and communication skills required
Basic pharmacy knowledge of reading and interpreting prescriptions
Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently

**To perform this role will require constant sitting and typing on a keyboard with fingers, and occasional standing, and walking. The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs**

About our Line of Business

Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Committed to excellent service, our vision is to combine the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider. For more information, please visit www.ameritaiv.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.