• Certified Pharmacy Technician

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Chattanooga, TN)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    PRN- Hours vary

     

    As our Certified Pharmacy Tech at CHI Memorial, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, you'll help our patients feel better by providing safe and effective medications to them. You'll help our doctors and nurses feel better knowing that you are providing accurate and timely medication to patients.

     

    You'll build trust each day by being extremely thorough and accurate at all times. Patient safety is your top priority, so you do everything you can to ensure all prescriptions are authentic, prepared correctly both in medication type and dosing, and are dispensed appropriately, under the Pharmacist's guidance. You follow all safety protocols, including those intended to prevent infection, and you keep a clean work area at all times. You are eager to learn or help out in any way needed to keep the pharmacy running smoothly and get our patients their medications.

     

    + Receive prescriptions and verify their accuracy and authenticity. Check pricing, insurance payment policies, etc., as needed.

    + Prepare prescriptions - fill Rx bottles, mix IV infusions, etc.

    + Review inventory and order/restock as needed under direction from the Pharmacist.

    + Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.

    + Maintain meticulous records and patient confidentiality.

    + Support the Pharmacist in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the pharmacy.

    Job Requirements

    Graduate of ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Program and Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience

     

    TN Board of Pharmacy Technician License. Licensure must be received within 90 days from the first day of employment.

     

    National Certification.

     

    Biennial Completion of 20 hours of ACPE-certified, pharmacy technician specific training Excellent verbal and written communication. Excellent knowledge of drug names desired with the expectation of continuing education on new drugs. Must be available to work rotating shifts and weekends.

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

    Pay Range

    $18.00 - $24.60 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.