StatCareis one of the largest privately held Hospitalist and Pulmonary Services groups in the nation serving Knoxville area hospitals and outpatient clinics. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-orientedPharmacy Technicianto join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee.
This non-retail Pharmacy Technician position will support StatCare's pulmonary team of providers and patients by with a variety of unique, patient specific treatments.
Responsibilities for Pharmacy Technician
Read and interpret physician's medication orders
Aid in filling, processing, and dispensing medications
Adhere to safety practices in order to ensure quality care for patients
Help maintain the drug inventory through inventory control practices
Provide customer service by answering phone calls in a prompt and courteous manner
Triage requests and prioritize them
Check for expiration dates on medications on a regular basis
Qualifications for Pharmacy Technician
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Current pharmacy technician registration/certification
Basic mathematics skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure
Effective computer and keyboarding skills
Working knowledge of pharmacy information systems
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Strong prioritization skills and an ability to make decisions independently and effectively
Able to operate equipment such as computers, scan guns, tablet counters, and cash registers
Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices
Education and Experience Requirements
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
PTCB National Certification Education