Overview

　　Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy

　　PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts

　　Overnights 10:00PM-7:00AM + open to accommodating alternative work schedules

　　Pharmacy technicians at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center have many exciting opportunities to provide excellent service. They work with state-of-the-art automated technology such as pharmacy carousels and automated dispensing machines. Some technicians work in the IV room compounding IVs and chemotherapy for patients. Other positions include pharmacy buyers, automation specialists, narcotic surveillance, surgery satellite pharmacy, and medication reconciliation.

　　Position Summary:

　　Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, performs functions pertaining to the dispensing of medications. Technical functions are expanded to include IV process proficiency, problem solving skills and quality improvement involvement. Leadership skills are required to include demonstrated written and verbal communication that supports the overall objectives of the department.

　　Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon || [email protected] || 865-374-8107

　　Responsibilities

　　Performs all position accountabilities and performance criteria for level I and level II technicians.

　　Assists the pharmacist in the training of technicians in levels I and II.

　　Initiates and/or coordinates improvement activities as appropriate.

　　Assists in the implementation of new projects including the development of policies and procedures.

　　Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

　　Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Education:

　　None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

　　Minimum Experience:

　　Three (3) years of experience in the storage, handling, and disposal of chemotherapy drugs or two (2) years of experience with State approved certification.Preferred hospital experience and IV room training.

　　Licensure Requirement:

　　The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy requires newly hired probationary employees to be licensed by the end of their first 90 days of hire and to maintain their Technician License in active status thereafter.

　　Apply/Share

　　Job Title Pharmacy Tech ADV

　　ID 3907982

　　Facility Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

　　Department Name PHARMACY