Pharmacy technician FRx

Fresenius Medical Care; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Tennessee is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing under pharmacist guidance, and ensure compliance with state regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities include taking verbal orders by phone, data entry, preparing prescriptions for central fill, assisting shipping, and maintaining patient records; requires high school diploma, state registration, and CPhT in TN.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Registered or ability to be registered as a Pharmacy Technician in applicable state.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required (TN Location Only).

Responsibilities

• Take verbal prescription orders via phone and enter into pharmacy operating system.
• Monitor the drug file in the software application and prepare prescriptions for central fill.
• Prepares prescription through data entry for Pharmacist verification.
• Assist the shipping department with packaging, distribution, and tracking of patient orders.
• Creates and updates patient’s health and demographic information in system.
• Enter patient, medical, or prescription order data into the patient information system.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

2+ year related experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Calculations understanding

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Oral and written communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Registered Pharmacy Technician (state)

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) TN Only

Tools

Microsoft 365

Computer operation skills

Job description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Performs general pharmacy technician duties and assists with filling prescriptions. Contributes to the provision of quality pharmacy services to dialysis and other patients in accordance with state pharmacy regulations and Fresenius Medical Care Pharmacy policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Under Pharmacist guidance and per company policies and procedures, assists with dispensing of products and performs general pharmacy technician duties as follows:
  • Take verbal prescription orders via phone and enter into pharmacy operating system
  • Monitor the drug file in the software application and prepare prescriptions for central fill
  • Prepares prescription through data entry for Pharmacist verification
  • Assist the shipping department with packaging, distribution, and tracking of patient orders
  • Creates and updates patient’s health and demographic information in system
  • Enter patient, medical, or prescription order data into the patient information system
  • Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws and regulations
  • Assist with various projects as assigned by supervisor
  • Other duties as assigned

Additional responsibilities may include a focus on one or more departments or locations.

See applicable addendum for department or location-specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma required
• Registered or ability to be registered as a Pharmacy Technician in applicable state
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required (TN Location Only)

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• 2+ year related experience
• Understanding of medical terminology and calculations is desirable
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Professionalism
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 products and computer operation
• Oral and written communication skills.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or my Human Resources representative.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans