Pharmacy Audit Technician - Pharmacy - Children's and Women's Hospital

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

Checks daily reports as needed; maintains a timely and accurate flow of receiving documents with Accounts Payable; maintains proper records for all medications and controlled substances dispensed or received; maintains accurate and complete records; produces and reviews timely reports from automation systems; utilizes the correct documentation tools and procedures for all pharmacy functions; disseminates information related to pharmacy automation and technology in a timely manner; interacts with vendors; collaborates with the department of Information Technology to develop, improve and maintain operational pharmacy programs; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in-person and via telephone; maintains relationships with other hospitals; promotes effective communication concerning medication use applications; maintains inventory; alerts operations of any backorders; maintains drug shortage reports; assists the Informatics Team in developing, testing and maintaining clinical, financial, and operational information; assists in charge entry and auditing; investigates charge anomalies; coordinates the procurement and maintenance of inventories for both medications and non-drug supplies (labels, prescription pads, etc.); generates and analyzes purchasing and inventory reports; monitors/manages drug shortages, outdates, and recalls; uses all means available to acquire items in short supply; participates in functional testing for human factor issues before and after system upgrades and improvements when appropriate; performs special projects and other work as assigned by supervisor; prepares and secures authorizations to purchase stock supplies using Mediclick; processes ordering and receiving documents accurately and timely; resolves billing problems with Accounts Payable; restocks all work areas by transfer of stock or filling of appropriate carts/drawers to include emergency stock; utilizes the Cardinal Purchasing System to generate and analyze reports and verify invoices and match orders; uses aseptic technique to compound small volume and large volume IVs and calculates and measures doses; evaluates and tests system code changes in conjunction with the Information Technology Department; assists in maintaining an analysis of top drugs and the cost paid for each drug to be reviewed quarterly as it relates to the Charge Description Master (CDM); assists in maintaining an up to date CDM database; requests CDMs for new products or changes; works with outside companies to understand potential savings and purchasing strategies; assists in managing a variety of contracts; maintains knowledge of the Reimbursement Fee Schedules and works with department manager to adjust CDM charges to maximize reimbursement for top volume drugs; maintains knowledge of drug conversion factors for both billing and reimbursement; performs all tasks necessary to prepare and deliver medications using a variety of transport mechanisms under the direction of a pharmacist: fills stat medication orders, prepares medication carts for distribution, prepares IV solutions; delivers narcotics; restocks all work areas; assists in training and orientation of lower level technicians; assists in the development of a formal training program based on department competency standards and goals that will facilitate technicians obtaining national certification; responsible for departmental Quality Assurance; supports the pharmacoeconomic efforts of the pharmacy and hospital; provides on-going training for staff on the Automix Parenteral Nutrition Processor; maintains Quality Assurance, Infection Control and safety data; maintains and operates equipment; reports broken or malfunctioning equipment; maintains current and adequate medication and supplies; accesses patient information utilizing the pharmacy computer system and the Hospital Information System; abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner; adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality; performs essential functions safely with minimal supervision; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety requirements; accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, two years Pharmacy Technician or directly related experience and registry with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician. Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel is required. Higher education is preferred