Pharmacy Technician

Are you a passionate about helping someone change their life for the better? Would you like to be an integral part of a dynamic team? Do you think an organization should value your experience? If so keep reading!

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine is a comprehensive inpatient behavioral health facility. Our center provides acute behavioral health care and outpatient treatment to adults and geriatric adults who are in crisis from severe symptoms related to behavioral health and/or substance use disorder. We are looking for a Behavioral Health / Mental Health Tech to join our team! A Behavioral Health Tech / Mental Health Tech helps provide care for patients who have mental health issues.

About KCBM:

• 64-bed acute inpatient setting
• IOP/PHP oversight
• Adult and Geriatric client population
• Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment
• Acute intervention focus with short term stays
• Joint venture/Professional partnerships between NHC, Tennova and University of Tennessee - Knoxville

JOB SUMMARY:

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting pharmacists in the performance of technical and clerical duties involved in the daily operations of the Pharmacy, as allowed by law and/or regulation.

MAJORDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications to patients
- Prepare and package medications for distribution
- Maintain inventory of medications and supplies
- Enter and maintain patient information in the pharmacy system
- Provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare professionals
- Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area

• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

- High school diploma or equivalent
- A registered Pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) in Tennessee
- Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician is a plus
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and pharmaceutical calculations
- Familiarity with aseptic technique and medication administration
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The job is subject to normal indoor working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation. The work environment characteristics described on the Essential Functions Form here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.