Pharmacy Technician #1645 - Pharmacy - Health & Social Services Division

About the role

The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community. Under general supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, dispenses non-controlled pharmaceuticals (drugs, medications, and medical supplies) whose distribution are prohibited by law without a prescription from a licensed doctor, dentist, optometrist or veterinarian to Health Department Clinical sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist With The Following Activities receiving, inventory management, and distribution of drugs and vaccines.
• Receiving of request for vaccines or medications from Health Department Clinics.
• Pre-packing drugs for distribution to Health Department Clinics in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conducting routine inventories at clinic sites and/or deliver medications upon request.
• Maintaining records, files and logs
• Entering information into computerized database system for tracking, updating and compliance requirements.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the pharmacist within the pharmacy or at clinic sites.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of federal, state, county, and Health Department laws, rules, regulations, protocol, policies and procedures related to the dispensing of legend drugs, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and devices.
• Knowledge of pharmacy administration policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of record keeping/file maintenance methods and practices.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, software and peripherals.
• Knowledge of customer service/public relations practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of medication dispensing including names of common medications.

Skills

• Skill accurately and safely dispensing legend and over the counter medications, medical supplies and devices.
• Skill utilizing written communication in the development of reports and maintenance of records/files.
• Skill maintaining and updating computer databases.
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or the equivalent and a valid driver’s license.
• Must be registered with the State of Tennessee Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) at the time of hire or obtain certification within three (3) months of date of hire.

Additional Requirements

• May require additional training or certifications depending on assignment.
• Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.
• This position is deemed essential/situational during