Technician-Pharmacy III

JobRx, Inc.; Covington (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. in Covington, Tennessee, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to provide pharmaceutical care under supervision. Responsibilities include medication management, inventory participation, and quality program contributions. Applicants should have PTCB certification, experience in high risk compounding, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. The role requires effective communication skills. Join a dedicated team committed to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Advance competencies in gathering and processing patient/clinical information.
• Experience with high risk compounding and tech check tech.
• Skills in communication and accurately recording information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Medication-Use Process to handle and distribute medications safely.
• Participate in inventory management and training.
• Contribute to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit.

Skills

Advanced competencies in prior authorizations processes

High risk compounding

Tech check tech

Med history

NICU/Pediatric experience

Effective communication

Education

PTCB certification

Technician training program/academy

Tools

Microsoft suite applications

Automated pharmacy equipment

Job description

Overview

Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care services, while considering patient specific factors. This could be through the prioritization and processing of medication orders, the preparing of medications for dispensing, distribution and stocking of patient care locations for subsequent drug administration. Performs data collections, assembly and interpretation for limited quality programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• May practice the Medication-Use Process: Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.
• Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
• May participate in inventory management.
• May use and maintain automation/equipment.
• Provides education/training as appropriate.
• May be involved in processing and preparing sterile products for dispensing.
• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Advanced competencies in any of the following:
  1. Settings where the majority of the workload consists of gathering and processing patient/clinical information for prior authorizations, refill authorizations, or patient assistance applications.
  2. High risk compounding,
  3. Tech check tech
  4. Med history
  5. NICU/Pediatric
  6. Other duties that require certification/program completion (i.e. Narcotic/ASHP Diversion Certification)

Preferred/Desired

• Experience with Microsoft suite applications, automated pharmacy equipment. One year hospital experience.

Education

Minimum Required

• Skills in communicating clearly and effective use of standard English in written, oral and verbal format. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Training

Preferred/Desired

• Technician training program/academy

Licensure

• PTCB certification required; registration with the state board of pharmacy
• CPhT or Enrolled in an ACPE accredited School or College of Pharmacy