What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Wayne Health?
About Us :
Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.
With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.
Job Summary :
The Wayne Health Mobile Units represent the future of healthcare, providing 'care your way, where you live and work,' with the long-term goal of improving population health outcomes. The Wayne Health Mobile Units deliver an ever-expanding menu of health care and social services directly to neighborhoods or places of employment.
The Pharmacy Technician is an extension of the Pharmacist, interacting with patients at the onsite clinic, building strong partnerships between the patients and the staff, and assisting the pharmacist in recording receipt and dispensing of medication.
Job Description :
Principle Duties and Responsibilities :
- Manage medication inventory to prepare for distribution on Mobile Health Unit vans
- Verify medication receipt and distribution in an accurate and timely manner according to defined protocols
- Immediately report prescription errors or omissions to Pharmacy Manager and collaborating filling pharmacy
- Communicate with patients via telephone or other determined means to inform receipt of medication and arrange pick-up site or delivery according to defined protocols
- Dispense medication(s) to patient(s) on Wayne Mobile Health Unit vans on-site according to defined protocols (such as obtaining patient signatures and verification of accurate medication) and under the supervision of a Pharmacist.
- Perform administrative duties and all other delegated duties assigned by Wayne Mobile Health Unit pharmacist(s)
- Assist the pharmacist(s) with the performance of pharmacy duties in accordance to Wayne Mobile Health unit policies and procedures
- Maintain high level of confidentiality and follow HIPAA standards to safeguard patient information
- Greets patients and guests at the Mobile Health Unit upon arrival, confirm or collect patient demographics, insurance information, physician referrals and other check-in procedures as directed
- Schedule patient appointments according to defined protocols
- Provide Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) questionnaire
- Efficiently type, communicate, and navigate multiple healthcare platforms and reference material at the same time to assist the patient in a timely manner
- Work collaboratively and effectively within a team, manually distribute paper flyers via walking to communicate and educate the public about the Mobile Health Unit services
Requirements - Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge :
Qualifications
Safety Requirements :
Working Conditions / Schedules :
Wayne Health is an EEO / AA / Veteran / Disability Employer Learn More
