Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Ascension
- Nashville, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Sign-on bonus: $3,000
- Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
- Schedule: Full-time, 7 on / 7 off
- Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas West
- Location: Nashville, TN
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.ResponsibilitiesProvide distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the Pharmacist. Perform activities or tasks in specialty pharmacy services.
- Perform specialized duties such as hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) as a pharmacy technician.
- Refill and maintain automated dispensing system. Prepare orders, maintain inventory, and repackage bulk medications. Receive and store incoming supplies.
- Serve as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing necessary
- Assist Pharmacist in preparation of patient education materials.
- May give immunizations in accordance with state laws.
- May serve as pharmacist extender in situations such as Caregiver Model of the Future responsibilities.
- May monitor compliance with regulatory standards and be responsible for inventory and drug shortage management and optimization.
- Bill Medicaid for nursing home residents. All other duties as assigned.
- Code and batch all charges, submitting to appropriate department.
- Fill medication carts in nursing home and hospital.
- Registered Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.
- Certified Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.
- Certified Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.