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Catholic Health Initiatives Certified Pharmacy Tech Specialist in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Overview
CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
Responsibilities
The Certified Pharmacy Technician Carousel Specialist is responsible for inventory management through the Pharmacy Carousels, including maintaining electronic barcoding, labeling, and drug autopack databases. The Carousel Specialist is responsible for analyzing and setting par levels and ensuring monthly cycle counts for inventory and expiration date tracking. The Carousel Specialist is an integral participant in shortage planning, and has responsibility for managing drug recalls, carousel, autopack, and carousel barcoding equipment. The Carousel specialist assists in training of technicians, evaluating inventory orders and creates purchase requisitions for the Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Pharmacy automation management– maintaining electronic databases associated with the Carousel, including barcoding equipment
New staff training and ongoing education related to Carousel equipment
Drug recall management
Inventory management: performing cycle counts and monitoring ongoing inventory, working with ancillary departments as needed
Medication shortage: preparation for ongoing shortages, active participation in shortage planning
Purchasing and Receiving duties, coordinated with Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator
Medication labeling and repackaging using barcode technology
Perform all duties of a pharmacy technician
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Graduate of ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Program with an Associate Degree or 5 years Equivalent Pharmacy Experience * Completion of Carousel management training * Biennial Completion of 20 hours of ACPE-certified, pharmacy technician specific training
TN Board of Pharmacy Technician License. Licensure must be received within 90 days from the first day of employment * National Certification
Pay Range
$18.50 - $25.21 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
