Pharmacy Technician #1645 - Pharmacy - Health & Social Services Division

Hamilton County; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing non-controlled pharmaceuticals at public health clinics.

This role supports inventory management, vaccine distribution, and record-keeping activities across clinic sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; valid driver’s license.
• Must be registered with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or obtain certification within 3 months.
• Knowledge of federal, state, county health regulations and clinic policies.
• Ability to use computer systems for records, inventory, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist with receiving, inventory management, and distribution of drugs and vaccines.
• Process vaccine or medication requests from Health Department Clinics.
• Pre-pack drugs for distribution to clinics in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct routine inventories at clinic sites and deliver medications as needed.
• Maintain records, files and logs; enter information into computerized database systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the pharmacist within pharmacy or at clinic sites.

Skills

Federal/state law knowledge

Pharmacy dispensing knowledge

Customer service/public relations

Record keeping and file maintenance

Computer systems usage

Communication skills (oral & written)

Drug distribution & inventory control

Safety and compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification

Job description

The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.

Under general supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, dispenses non-controlled pharmaceuticals (drugs, medications, and medical supplies) whose distribution are prohibited by law without a prescription from a licensed doctor, dentist, optometrist or veterinarian to Health Department Clinical sites.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is NOT a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Assist pharmacist with the following activities:

• receiving, inventory management, and distribution of drugs and vaccines.
• receiving of request for vaccines or medications from Health Department Clinics.
• pre-packing drugs for distribution to Health Department Clinics in a timely and accurate manner.
• conducting routine inventories at clinic sites and/or deliver medications upon request.
• maintaining records, files and logs
• entering information into computerized database system for tracking, updating and compliance requirements.
• performing other related duties as assigned by the pharmacist within the pharmacy or at clinic sites.

Knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of federal, state, county, and Health Department laws, rules, regulations, protocol, policies and procedures related to the dispensing of legend drugs, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and devices.
• Knowledge of pharmacy administration policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of record keeping/file maintenance methods and practices.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, software and peripherals.
• Knowledge of customer service/public relations practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of medication dispensing including names of common medications.
• Skill accurately and safely dispensing legend and over the counter medications, medical supplies and devices.
• Skill utilizing written communication in the development of reports and maintenance of records/files.
• Skill maintaining and updating computer databases.
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.

A high school diploma or the equivalent and a valid driver’s license. Must be registered with the State of Tennessee Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) at the time of hire or obtain certification within three (3) months of date of hire.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

May require additional training or certifications depending on assignment. Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work requires stooping, bending and lifting of medical supplies and devices weighing up to 75 pounds; extensive keyboarding; extensive sitting with intermittent standing and walking.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered workin-personand require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx