Pharmacy Informatics Technician- inpatient

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.
Education

• High School Diploma or GED HS graduate 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 or
• 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.
• 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.