Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician

• Department: Pharmacy Services IP
• Schedule: Full-time, 7on / 7 off
• Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas West
• Location: Nashville, TN

Paid time off (PTO)
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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Provide 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
  information. Communicate with external resources such as retail pharmacies, provider officers, and data exchanges.
• Identify and assist with patient medication access including, benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance.
• 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.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job