Pharmacy Tech I

Crossville, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Pharmacy Technician

Full Time 80 Hours Per Pay Period Shifts Vary

Cumberland Medical Center Overview:

Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville Tennessee is part of Covenant Health East Tennessees largest nonprofit health system and a Beckers Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as comprehensive care including cardiology orthopedics maternity cancer treatment and wound care. The hospital features emergency and critical care surgical suites and specialized programs such as imaging cardiac rehab sleep disorder care and hyperbaric medicine all in a family-oriented environment focused on exceptional patient care.

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist performs all functions pertaining to the preparation dispensing and distribution of all medications.

Responsibilities

Fills medication orders and outpatient prescriptions to be verified by pharmacist.
Assists the pharmacists with the maintenance of the computerized patient profile system and related transactions.
Responsible for maintenance of a 24 hour inpatient medication supply.
Responsible for preparation of extemporaneous unit dose medications.
Verifies integrity of emergency carts throughout the medical center.
Communicates with patient-care areas to facilitate expedient medication delivery.
Demonstrates proficiency in aseptic techniques and basic IV preparation support.
Performs mathematical calculations for medication volumes and metric measurements.
Reconciles IV doses and documents discrepancies.
Transmits drug order to wholesaler.
Accurately stocks pharmacy inventory and rotates stock to ensure adequate supply.
Responsible for monitoring expiration dates on all medications.
Maintains inventory adhering to contracted products and formulary items.
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.
Performs 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:

None

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.

OverviewPharmacy TechnicianFull Time 80 Hours Per Pay Period Shifts VaryCumberland Medical Center Overview:Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville Tennessee is part of Covenant Health East Tennessees largest nonprofit health system and a Beckers Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare. Fully accredited...