General Summary of Position
Coordinates and performs the technical duties related to drug distribution and dispensing as a member of the pharmaceutical team to improve the outcome and quality of patient care, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. These functions are performed in accordance with Georgetown's philosophy, policies, procedures and policies.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Latrics Interphase with pyxis/meditech Correction. Keep track of admission/discharge/transfer of patients for proper billing.
- Report writing for specific software to enhance the pharmacy systems.
- The continuous monitoring of systems (MEDITECH, PYXIS, IPRob, SMS Interface and Iatrics).
- Monitor and make correction of charge rejections.
- Overseeing of Drug Additions to Charge Master in an efficient manner so that nothing falls through and update the charge master for price changes and changes in regulation.
- Proactively tackle and monitor problematic billing as they arise.
- Perform functions of Periodic Back-Up of System to security and ease of retrieval of information.
- Continuous monitoring of the Census Reconciliation in Pyxis system.
- May require Off-Site Training as new technology arises in order to implement them within the pharmacy.
- Continuous monitoring and Trouble-Shooting of (Printers/Software).
- May perform Clerical Duties as it relates to information systems in the department.
- Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.
- Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Some college preferred.
Experience
- 3-4 years of hospital pharmacy experience (with IV admixture) required.
DC Pharmacy Licenses and Certifications required
- PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech (CPHT) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have ability to utilize computer equipment, prepackaging machines, needles/syringes, and medication carts.
- Needs basic mathematical skills and a working knowledge of the metric system.
- Must have excellent knowledge of drug distribution and dispensing.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access preferred.
- Familiarity with PYXIS, MEDITECH and SMS preferred.
This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $31.36
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