Primary Care Pharmacy Technican- 710690

ETSU

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Position located at Kingsport Family Medicine

The Primary Care Pharmacy Technician (PCPT) shall be responsible for
collaborating with physicians, pharmacists, and clinical staff to help patients
overcome barriers to medication access while operating within clear protocols
and guidance from ETSU Health Department of Family Medicine Pharrn Ds and
Physicians. Additionally, the PCPT will participate in quality initiatives for
medication-related metrics for ETSU Health Family Medicine patients. Personal
characteristics necessary for successful performance in this position include
flexibility, attention to detail, initiative, cooperation, and a commitment to
continuing education to upgrade skills in a constantly developing profession.
This individual should demonstrate good communication and interactive skills,
oral and written, a positive outcome/results orientation (including
accountability for results), and the ability to function successfully as part of
intradepartmental or multidisciplinary teams.

The PCPT should support ETSU Health’s Mission and Vision and shall be committed
to the improvement of care quality. This individual will collaborate
professionally and effectively with team members (including physicians,
pharmacists, and nursing teams) regarding patient care needs and to achieve
positive, patient-oriented outcomes. This collaboration will include regular
communication with the primary care provider and clinical staff for
patient-related tasks.

Access to patient information may be needed to fulfill the responsibilities of
this role. HIPAA training will be required as well as adherence to all ETSU
Health confidentiality and other policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program
• Knowledge in the use of related information systems hardware/software.
• The ability to interact with other healthcare providers (including, but not limited to physicians, physicians’ assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists).
• Strong communication skills.
• HIPAA training will be required as well as adherence to all ETSU Health confidentiality and other policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• One-year related experience in retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, or physician’s office setting.

Responsibilities

• collaborating with physicians, pharmacists, and clinical staff to help patients overcome barriers to medication access
• participate in quality initiatives for medication-related metrics for ETSU Health Family Medicine patients
• collaborate professionally and effectively with team members (including physicians, pharmacists, and nursing teams) regarding patient care needs and to achieve positive, patient-oriented outcomes
• regular communication with the primary care provider and clinical staff for patient-related tasks

What This Job Offers

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