PHARMACY TECH ADV

Covenant Health; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System in Morristown, TN is seeking an Advanced Pharmacy Technician for PRN/Occ, variable hours per pay period. Under pharmacist supervision, responsibilities include dispensing medications and IV process proficiency, with involvement in quality improvement and policy development.

Leadership in communication is required. Minimum experience: three years or two with state-approved certification; Tennessee Board of Pharmacy license required by end of 90 days.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience or two years with state approved certification.
• Pharmacy experience preferred and computer data entry skills.
• Licensure by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Provide IV process proficiency and participate in quality improvement.
• Assist in training technicians at levels I and II.
• Support development of policies and procedures.
• Ensure age-specific patient care needs are met.
• Follow safety standards and complete required education annually.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Computer data entry

Job description

Overview

Advanced Pharmacy Technician

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours Per Pay Period

Morristown-Hamblen Overview:

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare Systemis a 170-bed hospital serving an eight-county region in East Tennessee’s Lakeway Area. The facility includes more than 20 emergency suites, advanced laboratories, radiology, and therapy services, and a Breast Imaging CenterofExcellence for mammograms, biopsies, and nurse navigation. The Women’s Center features six modern labor and delivery suites and a secure nursery for newborn care. Withstate-of-the-arttechnology and a dedicated team, Morristown-Hamblen provides exceptional, patient-focused care close to home.To meet the needs of our growing community, we continue to develop services, attract new physicians, and embrace innovation, all to promote an improved quality of life.

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, performs functions pertaining to the dispensing of medications. Technical functions are expanded to include IV process proficiency, problem solving skills and quality improvement involvement. Leadership skills are required to include demonstrated written and verbal communication that supports the overall objectives of the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs all position accountabilities and performance criteria for level I and level II technicians.
• Assists the pharmacist in the training of technicians in levels I and II.
• Initiates and/or coordinates improvement activities as appropriate.
• Assists in the implementation of new projects including the development of policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in providing for age-specific needs of the population served.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

Three (3) years’ experience or two (2) years with State approved certification. Prefer pharmacy experience and computer data entry skills.

Licensure Requirement:

The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy requires newly hired probationary employees to be licensed by the end of their first 90 days of hire and to maintain their Technician License in active status thereafter.