CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Galen Medical Group offers several medical specialties throughout the Chattanooga region. We provide quality care and patient-friendly services to adults and children of all ages. Our mission is to elevate the health of our community through multiple medical specialties providing excellent care delivered with wisdom, compassion, integrity, and a commitment to technology, education, and scientific inquiry. We are seeking qualified, like-minded Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our team!

Summary/Objective:

 Supports pharmacological services by stocking, assembling, and distributing medications.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Under supervision of a pharmacist, assists in certain areas related to processing prescriptions (data entry, filling, and checking out patients).
• Helps put away incoming pharmacy inventory (except for controlled substances).
• Transfers prescriptions on behalf of pharmacists (if certified).
• Researches and completes insurance verification prior to seeking requests for medications.
• Recognizes financial assistance offered by pharmaceutical companies and helps patients apply when appropriate.
• Reconciles patient’s medications prior to face-to-face visit with the pharmacist.
• Is available to patients for questions or concerns regarding their medications.
• Fills medications, as necessary, under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of Galen Medical Group.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient, medical, financial, and legal information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification during work hours.
• Represent the organization in a positive & professional manner.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Comply with all organization policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as directed by your manager.
• Consistently demonstrate the value of team concept.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities.
• Complete assignments efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Understands and abides by OSHA, HIPAA & CLIA standards. High School graduate or equivalent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

• Must be a Registered or Certified/Licensed Pharmacy Technician from an accredited institution.
• Must be familiar with State of Tennessee Refill Opioid/Controlled Substance Laws
• Must be experienced with the Controlled Substance Monitoring Database
• Must be extremely precise with physician orders for medications
• Must have excellent communication skills with medical professionals and patients
• Must be familiar with electronic medical records and pharmacy dispensing software
• Must be computer literate.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As part of the Galen Medical Group, the applicant must be a team player and provide excellent customer service while assessing our patients needs efficiently. Perform all duties in compliance with Galen Medical policies, HIPAA, and OSHA standards.

Galen Medical Group is a member of the TN Drug-Free Workplace and it is a requirement that we conduct a pre-employment drug screen and background check, as part of the hiring process.

Why should you apply?

• 401(k) benefits.
• Education reimbursement.
• Holiday Pay.
• Great earned time-off policy.
• Company-paid Life Insurance & Long Term Disability.