Pharmacy Technician

Turenne PharMedCo • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications and other pharmaceutical supplies to residents of senior living facilities. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the pharmacy team and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services. The position is Full-Time with varying shifts (starting between 8am and 12pm), Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays as well.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain any and all necessary active and unencumbered certifications, degrees, or licenses in the necessary state, to the extent the position requires such certifications, degrees, or licenses.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understandably write the English language.
• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this company
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a pharmacy technician training program preferred.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician in a healthcare or pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility pharmacy operations.
• Knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Medication Dispensing: Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications according to prescription orders, including counting, measuring, and packaging medications. Ensure accuracy and completeness of medication orders, including verifying prescription details and labeling medications appropriately.
• Inventory Management: Assist in maintaining pharmacy inventory levels by restocking medications and supplies, checking expiration dates, and rotating stock as needed. Perform inventory counts and assist in ordering medications and supplies from wholesalers or suppliers.
• Prescription Processing: Receive and process prescription orders, including entering patient and prescription information into the pharmacy computer system. Assist in managing refill requests, prior authorizations, and medication transfers between pharmacies.
• Quality Assurance: Perform quality assurance checks on medication dispensing processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with pharmacy regulations and standards. Report any medication errors, discrepancies, or adverse events to the pharmacist for review and resolution.
• Documentation and Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate records of pharmacy transactions, including prescription orders, medication dispensing activities, and inventory adjustments. Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations, HIPAA privacy standards, and facility policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED