Pharmacy Informatics Technician- inpatient

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

Experience

DC Pharmacy Licenses and Certifications required

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