Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Tennessee

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under the general supervision of the Pharmacist in Charge, the Pharmacy Technician will assist in all areas of pharmacy operations, including prescription preparation, transactions, customer service, and inventory maintenance.

The compensation range for the Pharmacy Technician II position is $19.10–$26.80 per hour, based on post-certification experience. This position offers a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during day shift hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in all aspects of the fulfillment process. Including but not limited to answering the telephone, transcribing orders, entering prescriptions, counting and labeling prescriptions, and completing cash register transactions, mailing/shipping prescriptions to patients/clinics, etc.
• Works with physician's offices for prior authorization
• Verifies patient insurance benefits and assisting in finding patient assistance
• Manages drug and supply inventory by placing daily orders through wholesalers, putting up the daily order, processing returns, monitoring expiration dates, etc.
• Performs periodic waiting bin audits
• Generates applicable reports from various systems when needed
• Validates and processes invoices into Centerstone’s WorkDay system to ensure prompt payments and filing in respective vendor folders
• Performs basic housekeeping / cleaning duties to maintain a clean working environment
• Provides thoughtful feedback and solutions to pharmacists and colleagues to develop comprehensive patient care plans
• Prioritizes, communicates, and resolves patient and client concerns to provide optimal patient care

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Exceptional customer service skills, someone who genuinely enjoys interacting with patients over the phone.
• Team player, organized, and an effective problem solver
• Excels in a fast-paced pharmacy environment
• Strong interpersonal communication with exceptional verbal and written skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

High School diploma or GED required.

Years of Experience

• Minimum 1 year of related experience in pharmacy order entry.
• Requires background working in a community pharmacy with a general understanding of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy operations.

Certification/Licensure

Certified Pharmacy Technician required

CPhT license is a plus but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 80%

Walking - 10%

Sitting – 10%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER
The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. I have read the Pharmacy Technician job description and understand the functions and objectives of the position.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.