PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Location: Knoxville, TN

Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00

Do you have a heart for serving in a community that needs a high-quality health care team? Cherokee Health Systems' mission is to ensure all Tennesseans have access to quality health care. Do you want to be a part of that mission?

SUMMARY

Provides patient assistance to accessing services that best meet the healthcare needs of the individual.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data entry of patient information to assist patients in obtaining prescription assistance with pharmaceutical companies.
• Provide excellent customer service to all patients
• Assist patients who are dropping off or picking up prescription orders
• Enter prescription orders into the pharmacy computer system
• Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in accordance with local, state, federal, and company regulations
• Communicate with insurance carriers
• Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions
• Communicate with prescribers and their agents to obtain refill authorization
• Compound oral solutions, ointments, and creams
• Prepackage bulk medications
• Prepare pharmacy inventory
• Stock medications and supplies; package medications as required for dispensing
• Identify and replace outdated and unusable drugs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a certified pharmacy technician training program. Cpht. 1-2 year’s experience in retail pharmacy required with knowledge of third party processing.

Knowledge/skills:

Knowledge of third-party insurance processing preferred.

Computer Skills: Proficient computer skills a must.

Please note to be considered for this or other positions with Cherokee, we do require a completed application (www.cherokeehealth.com/careers). Candidates who complete the company's application will be given first consideration for an interview.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Cherokee Health Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person