Pharmacy Tech - TN

Rt Services - Murfreesboro, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Murfreesboro, TN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician position at TN R & T Services Group LLC involves supporting pharmacists in various tasks related to medication management and patient care. The role requires certification and basic computer skills, with a focus on accuracy in prescription processing and patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret prescriptions for completeness.
• Identify missing pertinent information and correspond with providers or patients for clarification as needed.
• Enter correct drug strength, dosage form, directions, quantity, and day's supply into the patient's medication profile per MbM policy.
• Process prescription refills and electronic prescription renewal requests.
• Verify prescription entry with a pharmacist.
• Read computer screens and select specific drugs/products required to fill a prescription by name, strength, quantity, refill number, and directions.
• Process patient letters, including return and back-order letters.
• Work in various queues including adding new providers to the MbM provider database and working in various specialty pharmacy teams.
• Operate various types of pharmacy automation and office equipment including scanner, fax, computer software/hardware, printers, etc.
• Utilize pharmacy information systems to identify basic therapeutic problems and alert the pharmacist to the possible need for clinical intervention.
• Process medications that are returned to MbM facilities according to MbM Policy.
• Perform call center tasks according to MbM policies and procedures and all applicable federal and state laws, documenting oral disclosures in the patient's electronic health record.
• Report medication errors and quality issues in alignment with MbM Quality and Safety reporting program.
• Participate in reviewing medication histories, allergies, adverse drug reactions, and drug therapy compliance with patients and/or significant family members/caregivers.

Requirements

• Certified by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (at the time of onboarding or within six months).
• Minimum of six months experience in retail or hospital pharmacy setting or a graduate of an Academic Technician Training Educational Program.
• Basic typing and PC computer skills.
• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Fluency in reading, understanding, speaking, and writing English.

Nice-to-haves

• Capability of obtaining VetPro certification.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off