Pharmacy Technician (Varied) - Johnson City, TN

Job Description:
Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician, working under the supervision and instruction of a licensed Pharmacist, performs procedures and duties relating to the service's Scope of Care. For successful job performance, the Pharmacy Technician should be flexible and show keen attention to detail, exhibit initiative and be willing to work as part of a team. In addition, this individual should be cooperative and willing to cross train to fill in for other employees as necessary. The technician must be able to provide services as appropriate (under the direct supervision of a pharmacist) to meet the needs of neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient age groups served.

Skills/functionalities/assignments performed by the Level II technician can include but are not limited to three months or more pharmacy experience as well as competency training in the following:

Automated Dispensing System Skills/Support

Controlled Substance Handling/Dispensing Processes

Prepacking & unit-dosing medications

Nonsterile compounding

Medication transport and deliveries

Other institutional technologies such as tube station usage, medication carousel,etc (if applicable to facility)

Unit Inspections

Crash care replacement

The employee may be expected to be cross-trained for provision of services at any of the facilities throughout the system.

Requirements:
This individual should possess basic math and typing skills and must possess attention to detail and the ability to read and follow written instructions. The pharmacy technician should demonstrate proficient computer skills.
Previous general institutional/health care experience may be helpful in the training of a pharmacy technician. Preference will be given to trained institutional pharmacy technicians, those individuals who have completed pharmacy technician training courses, and/or those who have obtained (National) Certified Pharmacy Technician status.
Movement into the Level II position from a Level I position requires demonstrated high level competencies in automated dispensing system functions and support and other skills listed. Technician must also have National Certified Pharmacy Technician certification to be hired into a Level II position. Initial hire at Level II will be considered when:
1) Candidate has previous technician experience and already has competencies in above skills (if applicable). 2) OR candidate presents with previous specialized experience which is equivalent to a current service or program and meets an organizational need (Ex, previous experience with Automated Dispensing System Administrative Support).

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid and active Pharmacy Tech registration in appropriate state

In Virginia - must be enrolled in a program and pass the Board of VA exam within 9 months of hire and register by either passing the VA exam or the national PTCB.

In Tennessee - must register with the State of TN within 3 months of hire.

Controlled Substance Diversion Training and Hazardous Drug Management training must be completed within 30 days of hire and annually

Work Requirements:
Shift: Day
On Call: No
Weekends: Yes
Travel Required: No Travel
Shift Details: Varied
City/State: Johnson City, TN

Location:
Johnson City Medical Center