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.