Pharmacy Technician

West-Tennessee-Healthcare; Paris (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

West-Tennessee-Healthcare in Paris, TN is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist with prepackaging, stocking, inventory, and dispensing medications. Must type at least 20 words per minute and be capable of handling prescriptions from multiple channels.

Technician Certification and Tennessee registration within 90 days are required; retail pharmacy experience is a plus. Responsibilities include inventory management, cash handling, and collaboration with Social Services as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technician Certification required; must be registered with Tennessee within 90 days.
• Pharmacy technician experience preferred, retail experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist by prepackaging, stocking, and dispensing medications.
• Determine legal status of scheduled drugs and perform record-keeping.
• Operate PARATA robot and troubleshoot basic issues.
• Handle prescriptions via phone, fax, and electronic channels.
• Process cash register duties and prepare reports and deposits.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

Typing speed 20 wpm

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State Pharmacy Technician Registration

Technician Certification

Tools

PARATA robot

Job description

Category:PharmacyCity:ParisState:TennesseeShift:8 - Day (United States of America)Job Description Summary:Responsible for assisting the Pharmacist by prepackaging, stocking, and maintaining inventory, and dispensing pharmaceuticals to patients. Ability to type 20 words a minute. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Licensure as Pharmacy Technician preferred. Under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Coordinator, responsible for an assigned shift as scheduled full time or part-time. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSActs as initial contact to the department either by phone or personal interaction solving problems or directing to appropriate personnel in a congenial manner.Determines the legal status of scheduled drugs and performs appropriate record-keeping and dispensing procedures.Accurate preparation and filing of written, telephone, faxed, and electronic prescriptions.Types, distributes, or files prescriptions, and other department materials.Determines priority of medications in relation to various delivery systems.Performs basic computer procedures.Prepare invoices for payment.Works with Social Services on the filling of Foundation and Patient Assistance program prescriptions.Place an order on wholesaler software and have a working knowledge of the software.Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.Troubleshoots, diagnoses problems, and performs routine maintenance on the PARATA robot.Troubleshoot with third-party prescription plans including Medicare Part D.Perform the daily operations of the cash register including opening, closing, preparation of reports, and cash deposits.JOB SPECIFICATIONSEDUCATION:High School Diploma or equivalent required.LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:Technician Certification required MUST be registered with the State of Tennessee within 90 days of employmentEXPERIENCE:MUST have Pharmacy Technician experience, retail experience preferred.NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENTWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.