Pharmacy Tech I

Covenant Health; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation and dispensing under pharmacist supervision. The role involves maintaining inventory, assisting in medication delivery, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position is full-time with variable shifts.

Qualifications

• Must meet standards for license and/or certification.
• No specific education or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Fills medication orders and outpatient prescriptions.
• Maintains computerized patient profile system.
• Stocks pharmacy inventory and monitors expiration dates.

Job description

Overview

Pharmacy Technician

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

Morristown-Hamblen Overview:

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System has167 licensed beds and 23 emergency suites. The hospitaloffers outstanding ancillary services including Laboratory, Radiology and Therapy services.At our Breast Imaging Center of Excellence,women can have their annual mammograms, biopsies,and can meet with a nurse navigator if needed. The Women’s Center offers six newly remodeled labor and delivery suites and has a secure nursery for the care of our newborns. It serves an eight-county region in the Lakeway Area and is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide the best possible patient care. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.morristownhamblen.com/.

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, performs all functions pertaining to the preparation, dispensing and distribution of all medications.

Recruiter: Alexa Robbins || [e-mail] || 865-374-8110

Responsibilities

• Fills medication orders and outpatient prescriptions to be verified by pharmacist.
• Assists the pharmacists with the maintenance of the computerized patient profile system and related transactions.
• Responsible for maintenance of a 24 hour inpatient medication supply.
• Responsible for preparation of extemporaneous unit dose medications.
• Verifies integrity of emergency carts throughout the medical center.
• Communicates with patient-care areas to facilitate expedient medication delivery.
• Demonstrates proficiency in aseptic techniques and basic IV preparation support.
• Performs mathematical calculations for medication volumes and metric measurements.
• Reconciles IV doses and documents discrepancies.
• Transmits drug order to wholesaler.
• Accurately stocks pharmacy inventory and rotates stock to ensure adequate supply.
• Responsible for monitoring expiration dates on all medications.
• Maintains inventory adhering to contracted products and formulary items.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in providing for age-specific needs of the populations 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:

None.

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.