Lead Certified Specialty Pharmacy Technician- Oncology - The Regional Medical Center of Memphis

Regional One Health is currently seeking an experienced Lead Specialty Pharmacy Tech. Leadership and Oncology experience is highly preferred.

Summary: Assists registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense specialty medications as defined by Regional One Health standards. Performs various duties related to specialty pharmacy services including, but not limited to, maintaining patient records and documentation, preparing and processing prescriptions, answering telephone calls, communicating with patients, payors and healthcare providers, inventory management, benefit investigations, prior authorizations, patient assistance, prescription delivery and distribution, and record-keeping of pharmaceuticals and controlled substances. . Collaborates with Lead Pharmacist and/or Manager to manage daily workflow proficiency. Able to provide targeted feedback to coach technicians to improve efficiency and address technician concerns in an appropriate manner.

Sign-on Bonus available for qualified applicants with extensive Leadership and Oncology experience

Education Requirement:

Successful completion of Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent education.

Experience Requirement:

Experience in patient care as obtained through completion of a Pharmacy Technician program and two (2) years previous experience as Pharmacy Technician. Experience in Specialty Pharmacy, desired. Oncology and Leadership experience highly preferred.

Licensure/Certification Requirement:

Current documentation as Certified Pharmacy Technician and license to work in state of TN as Pharmacy Technician.

Supervision Provided by this Job:

Provides leadership by planning, directing and leading the activities of assigned staff.

Physical Demands/Conditions:

• Constant standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling to perform rounds, fill carts, and access supplies.
• Manual dexterity to compound IV's and performs data entry.
• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

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