Pharmacy Technician / Patient Service Representative

BrightSpring Health Services; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Program & DailyPay

401k

Pet Insurance

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services seeks a skilled Pharmacy Technician for its Amerita branch in Chattanooga, TN. This role involves coordinating referrals and preparing pharmaceutical products while ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must possess a Pharmacy Technician license and have related pharmacy experience.

The position offers a competitive pay package, including health benefits and a flexible schedule. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication, mathematical skills, and the ability to work independently. Join us in providing exemplary patient care!

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved/accredited pharmacy technician training program; IV certification preferred.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license in state of practice per state regulations.
• General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use, and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates new referrals and admissions through collaboration with nurses.
• Conducts and documents initial and ongoing assessment of specific patient, drug, and disease information.
• Prepares labels, prescriptions, and compounding/mixing worksheets.

Skills

General knowledge of drug terminology

Effective mathematical skills

Communication skills

Aseptic techniques

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician license

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program

Job description

Our Company

Amerita

Overview

Prepares technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. Plays an integral role in the inventory and quality assurance activities.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program & DailyPay
• 401k
• Pet Insurance

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates new referrals and admissions through collaboration with nurses, customer service and distribution
• Conducts and documents initial and ongoing assessment of specific patient, drug and disease information to identify real and potential drug-related problems or needs
• Escalates to a clinician as needed
• Answers inquiries from patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals. Escalates to a clinician as needed
• Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the customer/patient record of all clinical activities and communication with patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Coordinates and schedules the preparation of IV therapies and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the Pharmacist
• Helps coordinate patient care activities with Pharmacists, Nurses, other Technicians and Patient Care Coordinators
• Prepares labels, prescriptions and compounding/mixing worksheets and completes and maintains product lot numbers, expiration dates and batch records
• Generates delivery/pick slips under the supervision of the Pharmacist. Picks and pulls supplies and home medical equipment
• Obtains supply inventories from patients/clients and communicates information obtained to the Pharmacist as required and documents all communication in patient progress notes on the pharmacy computer system
• Participates in branch management, department and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activities
• Adheres to all accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local and federal regulations and standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment
• Other duties as assigned
• Supervisory Responsibility: No

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved/accredited pharmacy technician training program; IV certification preferred
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license in state of practice per state regulations
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by the state board of pharmacy in state of practice
• One to three (1-3) years of related pharmacy experience in a home care setting, retail, or pharmacy setting
• General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic techniques
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis
• Effective mathematical and communication skills required
• Basic pharmacy knowledge of reading and interpreting prescriptions
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently

To perform this role will require constant sitting and typing on a keyboard with fingers, and occasional standing, and walking. The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs

About our Line of Business

Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Committed to excellent service, our vision is to combine the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider. For more information, please visit www.ameritaiv.com.