Pharmacy Tech II

HCA Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, part of HCA Healthcare, is hiring a Pharmacy Tech II to support pharmacists in daily department workflow and ensure safe medication handling.

You will assist with procurement, preparation, delivery, and restocking of medications, while upholding policies, safety protocols, and exceptional service to internal and external customers. Hospital experience and active Tennessee tech license are required.

Qualifications

• TN State Pharmacy Tech license required.
• PTCB Certification required.
• Hospital experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of hospital policies and dispense accordingly.
• Consult with physicians and nursing staff regarding reactions, errors, and complaints.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives, inventory and ordering of pharmaceuticals.
• Monitor, record, and communicate as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Skills

Customer service

Policy compliance

Physician communication

Inventory management

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

Do you have the career opportunities as a Pharmacy Tech II you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Medical Center which is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

The Certified Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting Pharmacists in all daily activities related to department workflow while knowing and acting in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position assists in the procurement, preparation, delivery, return, and restocking of medications, and maintains the ability to use all equipment and technology necessary to fulfill job responsibilities effectively and efficiently. This technician also facilitates exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers and is responsible for contributing to a positive work environment.

What you will do in this role

• You will maintain a strong knowledge of hospital policies and government regulations and dispenses accordingly.
• You will consult with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient reactions, errors, and complaints.
• You will assist with quality improvement initiatives, inventory and ordering of pharmaceuticals.
• You will monitor, record, and communicate as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• You will follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

What qualifications you will need

• TN State Pharmacy Tech license required
• PTCB Certification required
• Hospital experience required.

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.