Pharm Tech, Fill & Dispense
Job Description
Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
The Fill and Dispense Technician ensures fulfillment of pharmacy prescriptions by maintaining drug inventory, preparing, labeling, and packaging of medications for review by a pharmacist. Is responsible for inventory and fulfillment functions to meet customer demands in compliance with Board of Pharmacy, Federal and DEA, Accreditation, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains pharmacy inventory through supply and demand projections, placing and expediting orders, and verifying order receipts
- Monthly quarantine and return of outdated or damaged medications
- Perform monthly and assist in annual inventories
- Triage and fill prescriptions, utilizing bar code scan, correct quantity, correct patient and verifying proper labels
- Use inter-team communication to relay medication availability issues or delays
- Process, file and maintain all fill and dispense records
- Order and sustain adequate departmental supplies
- Maintains clean work area
- Utilizes proper PPE when handling/dispensing hazardous drugs
- Participate in Clinical Oversight and Quality Improvement meetings and ongoing projects as needed
- Answers phones and provide friendly, professional customer service
- Performs other tasks as assigned by management
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to manage time to meet daily deadlines
- Passion for learning and adaptability to change
- Customer Service Focused
- Detail oriented
- Excellent telephone skills and ability to interact professionally with customers, staff and providers
- Ability to critically analyze situation and identify possible solutions independently
- Skills in basic computer usage
- Excellent communication skills and ability to break down complex issues
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- An active TN pharmacy technician license in good standing or obtained within 90 days of hire
- Pharmacy Technician Certification by an accredited body active and in good standing (preferred)
- Experience in a high paced retail pharmacy (preferred)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Activity Required
Amount of time
None
Less than 1/3
(Occasionally)
1/3 to 2/3
(Frequently)
More than 2/3
(Regularly)
Standing
X
Walking
X
Sitting
X
Fingering or manual dexterity
X
Repetitive finger motion
X
Lifting or exerting force
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
Over 100 pounds
Reaching or stretching
X
Climbing or balancing
X
Crouching or stooping
X
Speaking
X
Hearing
X
Seeing (with correction)
X