The salary range for this position is $28.11 - $40.76 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Benefits: $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time) $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time) $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time) $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time) Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Pharmacy Team Lead - Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Assists Practice Coordinator/Pharmacy Manager with operational aspects of the department. Staffs as well as coordinates work flow therefore must be flexible to fulfill the responsibilities, qualifications, license/certification, and education/experience of a Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities:

Performs the duties of a Pharmacy Technician I, II, and Tech SpecialistAssists with/coordinates pharmacy technician schedule, services, prioritizing assignments and workflow, and promoting situational decision making/problem solvingDevelops plans in collaboration with leadership team for workflow adjustments due to absencesServes as a liaison to other departments as neededGo-to resource/mentor/main communication for pharmacy techniciansResponsible for supporting leadership regarding accreditation/regulatory compliance or at the direction of the Pharmacy Manager (or pharmacist), prepares and files reports and records required by the company and various government agenciesAssists with implementation of pharmacy services and assures the pharmacy is clean, neat, orderly and stocked with adequate suppliesAssists leadership in recruitment of technician personnelConducts audits for workflow assignments, ensures tasks are completed on time with accuracy and holds others accountable for efficient workflowWorks with Practice Coordinator/Manager to improve workflow design and find efficienciesResponsible for updating/creating workflows related to quality/process improvement, standardization of workflows such as: handouts, medications via manufacturer, changes to Patient Assistance program/requirements, documentation (quick reference tables, Patient Assistance, insurance coverage, communication regarding Medicaid plans, etc.)Coordinates and effectively communicates with management, co-workers, customers, and other healthcare professionals regarding changes to workflows, updates, backorder, and new drug information when/where appropriateActive participant in meetings, conversations, presentations and committees. Leads department meetings as necessarySupports Pharmacy Manager with diversion monitoring and reports any concerns that would compromise the security of the pharmacy to the Pharmacy ManagerResponsible for coordination of training or is the trainer related to staff education/development, meeting with trainers to review checklists, reviews expectations, and answers questions; check-ins with new-hires, and competencyReviews and/or updates policies and procedures where applicableSupports Pharmacy Manager with establishment and maintenance of dashboards, scorecards, metrics, and other operational reporting needsStaff education/clinical pearls within pharmacy and provider teams (i.e., sending memos to clinics and presenting at clinic meetings)Assists Pharmacy Manager in monitoring that all pharmacy and team member licensures, registrations and certifications are active and in good standing/compliant with all regulatory and legal requirementsUnder the supervision of a pharmacist, supervising pharmacy technicians within the guidelines of authorized company policies, laws, regulations and business ethicsOther duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

CPhT Certified or PTCB equivalent must be registered or become registered with the State of Illinois as a Pharmacy Technician within 90 days of hire or meets department skill level for technicians prior to 1/1/2008 certification requirementHigh School diploma or GED equivalent2-3 years’ technician experience in a hospital or out-patient settingExcellent critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Preferred:

Home Infusion – CSPTSpecialty/NMPN – Advanced certification highly recommended (i.e., MTM, Billing Reimbursement) from an accredited program (i.e. PTCB)IDS – at least 1 year of IDS Technician experienceIDS/OR – at least 1 year of Technician Specialist (or similar) experienceOR – preferred 2 years OR Technician experience

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.