PHARMACY TECH I

Overview Pharmacy Tech, Pharmacy PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts CPhT certification required within 12 months of hire. Covenant Health is the region's top performing healthcare network. Each of our more than 10,000 employees, physicians, and volunteers are unified by one covenant: to put our patients first every day, to strive for excellence in everything we do, and to make Covenant Health the first and best choice in our region. Cumberland Medical Center is a 189-bed hospital in Crossville, Tennessee, with more than 650 employees and 175 active physicians. It offers a full range of specialty services, including cardiology, gastroenterology, surgery, orthopedics, maternity services, cancer care, and advanced wound care.

Emergency Department :

24 emergency beds Intensive Care Unit (ICU) : 12 ICU beds

Labor & Delivery :

12 LDRP suites

Med/Surg :

37 beds

Surgery :

9 operating room surgery suites Telemetry 37 beds Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as specialized services not usually found in the rural medical system. For seriously ill patients, advanced medical and surgical care is provided at CMC including telemetry monitored beds and an intensive care unit. Additionally, Cumberland Medical Center offers an outpatient imaging center, same day surgery unit, cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs, a sleep disorder center, breast center, cancer center, and hyperbaric medicine and wound center. "Cumberland Medical Center offers a unique, family-oriented healthcare setting in a rural environment. We strive to deliver exceptional care to our patients, their loved ones, and each other. We look forward to welcoming team-focused people to grow their careers with us!" -

Chief Nursing Officer, Cumberland Medical Center Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, performs all functions pertaining to the preparation, dispensing and distribution of all medications. Responsibilities Fills medication orders and outpatient prescriptions to be verified by pharmacist. Assists the pharmacists with the maintenance of the computerized patient profile system and related transactions. Responsible for maintenance of a 24 hour inpatient medication supply. Responsible for preparation of extemporaneous unit dose medications. Verifies integrity of emergency carts throughout the medical center. Communicates with patient-care areas to facilitate expedient medication delivery. Demonstrates proficiency in aseptic techniques and basic IV preparation support. Performs mathematical calculations for medication volumes and metric measurements. Reconciles IV doses and documents discrepancies. Transmits drug order to wholesaler. Accurately stocks pharmacy inventory and rotates stock to ensure adequate supply. Responsible for monitoring expiration dates on all medications. Maintains inventory adhering to contracted products and formulary items. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

None Licensure Requirement:

The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy requires newly hired probationary employees to be licensed by the end of their first 90 days of hire and to maintain their Technician License in active status thereafter.