Pharmacy Technician

The US Oncology Network • Knoxville, TN

68d • Onsite

About The Position

This role combines technical pharmacy skills with exceptional customer service skills filling all medications and documenting this process accurately. Your knowledge of all necessary pharmacy compliance standards is vital to this position. You also serve as an advocate for our patients who have been identified as needing financial assistance for their medications. Your organization skills allow you to easily track a patient through the process, and your communication skills help you to work well with your coworkers and keep all necessary people informed of your processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certification and/or State Pharmacy Board licensure.
• At least one year of Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Lifting limited to 40 pounds or less.
• Manual dexterity, proper hand-eye coordination, full range of motion to possibly assist with lifting patients.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with oncology medications.
• IV certification.

Responsibilities

• Filling all medications and documenting this process accurately.
• Serving as an advocate for patients needing financial assistance for their medications.
• Tracking patients through the financial assistance process.
• Communicating effectively with coworkers and keeping necessary people informed of processes.
• Processing, filling, and dispensing medications according to the proper schedule class.
• Prioritizing medications based on patient needs.
• Providing exceptional customer service through respectful communication and thorough listening.
• Logging and dating inventory.
• Maintaining proper control documents.
• Ensuring drug supplies are in adequate supply and notifying the pharmacy manager of any discrepancies.
• Advocating for patients in need of financial assistance.
• Distinguishing between information that can be provided according to state law and information that should be referred to another staff member.
• Assisting with any additional tasks.

What This Job Offers

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