Specialty Pharmacy Technician jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Specialty Pharmacy Technician assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense high dollar/specialty medications (e.g. Oncology, Multiple Sclerosis). Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information. Being a Specialty Pharmacy Technician receives and stocks incoming supplies. May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department. Additionally, Specialty Pharmacy Technician requires a high school diploma. May require Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Specialty Pharmacy Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Specialty Pharmacy Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Specialty Pharmacy Technician
  • Shields Health Solutions
  • Chattanooga, TN FULL_TIME
  • At Shields, we pride ourselves on our culture of inclusion and kindness and the difference we make in patients' lives every day. We are tremendously proud to be certified as a 'Great Place to Work' two years in a row. In 2022, we were awarded US Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care™, Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials™ & Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™.

    Improving lives and elevating performance are at the heart of everything we do. That's why more health system leaders trust Shields to elevate access, outcomes and growth within specialty pharmacy — delivering value throughout the entire health system. Leveraging our proven Shields Performance Platform – we deliver the financial results that health systems demand and the superior outcomes patients deserve. With the foremost leaders in specialty pharmacy on our team; proven success partnering with more than 70 health systems; and a vested interest in delivering measurable results – we are the partner health systems trust to transform their specialty pharmacy into a powerful growth engine and elevate performance where it matters most.


    Job Purpose:

    The Company is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter who is looking for a challenging career with a fast-growing company in the specialty pharmacy management services. We are seeking experienced pharmacy technicians who are registered with the State of employment. Nationally certified as a CPhT is preferred but not required. Critical to this position is a person who is able to work independently and establish strong and credible relationships with patients, clinicians and internal Shields staff. Applicants should be results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high patient quality and service. Detail orientation and strong administrative/organization skills are required. Mature, approachable, professional, and comfortable in dealing with others both in-person and on the phone. Applicant must be reliable, tolerant, and determined; an empathetic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view. Most importantly, person must be able to work as a member of a close-knit team.

    Provides integrated support to patients and pharmacists by providing a 'hands-on" approach to total quality patient care. Works closely with patients to deliver a full continuum of medication adherence support by utilizing our various tools and applications. Encourages patients of specialty clinics to utilize pharmacy to fully benefit from its superior patient care services. Given that the Pharmacy Liaison will be located in one of the medical center clinics, seamlessly integrating with the clinic team (doctors, nurses, staff, etc.) is critical to the liaison's success.

    Job Duties:

    • Provide "legendary" care to hospital patients by providing a full suite of custom medication management services
    • As a member of the clinic team, work seamlessly alongside hospital clinicians to serve patients both face-to-face and over the phone
    • Educate prospective pharmacy patients on how hospital serves patients and improves their overall care.
    • Support outpatient retail and specialty prescription medication needs.
    • Grow the specialty pharmacies patient population
    • Ensure that patients remain on track with medication regimens- outbound therapy/medication adherence check-ups; secures refill prescriptions.
    • Communicate effectively with the centralized Patient Service Center with respect to such communications as: the refill report, the zero-fill report, the monthly outstanding report and the appointment list.
    • Help develop new processes to ensure smooth operations and patient care.
    • Identify medications requiring special storage and/or handling such as hazardous medications and/or refrigerated medication.
    • Identify supplies necessary for select medications such sharps containers, needles/syringes, alcohol swabs, Band-Aids.
    • Answer, resolve and triage inbound inquiries.
    • Perform refill reminder calls under the supervision of a pharmacist.
    • Resolve insurance related issues, including prior authorizations (PAs), and assist patients with various forms of financial assistance.
    • Ensure appropriate documentation in all required systems/tracking mechanisms.
    • Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database applications.
    • Apply observations and recommendations to operational issues, increased productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.
    • Identify trends, resolves problems; recommend improvements; implement change.
    • Actively participate in process improvement initiatives.
    • Act as a value-added business partner to stakeholders throughout the organization.
    • Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
    • Update knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining networks; participating in professional organizations.
    • Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the Company.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Skills: Strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgement, strong verbal and written communication, highly proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Word; able to quickly learn other software programs and able to extract relevant information; strong organizational/administrative skills a must

    Traits: Organized, high-integrity, attention to detail, dependable, quality focus, empathetic, good listener/communicator

    Other: Energetic, highly motivated, team player with strong personal and communication skills; discretion and confidentiality essential as position deals with highly sensitive and private data

    Specialties: Knowledge of transplant, hepatitis C, infectious disease (including HIV), and/or oncology a plus

    Experience/ Education:

    Required Licensure/Certification: We are seeking experienced pharmacy technicians who are state registered as a pharmacy technician. Nationally certified as a CPhT or equivalent is strongly preferred but not required. Should additional licensure need to be obtained, the applicant will commit to obtaining the required licensure within a mutually agreed upon timeframe. Continued employment is contingent upon meeting these requirements.

    Years of Experience: Required 2 years, Preferred 3-5 years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician

    Education: High School Diploma or GED required

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Pharmacy Technician
  • Access Family Pharmacy
  • Jasper, TN FULL_TIME
  • Jasper Drugs is one of a group of family-owned retail pharmacies located in Jasper, TN. It's the epitome of a small-town pharmacy with all of the charm and personalized service that has become increas...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • Spring City Pharmacy
  • Spring, TN FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • ```Job Summary```We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our team. As a Certified Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in assisting pharmacists...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • Wal-Wart Pharmacy
  • Dalton, GA PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our team. As a Certified Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in assisting pharmacists in prov...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Certified Compounding Pharmacy Technician
  • Access Family Pharmacy
  • Chattanooga, TN PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Access Family Pharmacy is one of few pharmacies in Chattanooga and the surrounding areas that does compounding in house. We offer first rate prescription services, a large durable medical equipment de...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Lead Pharmacy Technician ($17.00- $21.00/hr) Full Time / Benefits
  • MedRock Pharmacy
  • Chattanooga, TN FULL_TIME
  • Lead Pharmacy Technician Medrock Pharmacy – Chattanooga, TN Position Overview: MedRock pharmacy is looking for a motivated individual who values team work, focus on growing the company and provide uni...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Pharmacy Technician
  • CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
  • Jasper, TN
  • Health is everything. At CVS Health, we are committed to increasing patient access to care, lowering costs and improving...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacy Technician
  • CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
  • Soddy Daisy, TN
  • Health is everything. At CVS Health, we are committed to increasing patient access to care, lowering costs and improving...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacy Technician
  • CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
  • Cleveland, TN
  • Health is everything. At CVS Health, we are committed to increasing patient access to care, lowering costs and improving...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacy Tech (Certified)
  • Food City Supermarket
  • Fort Oglethorpe, GA
  • Successful completion of the Course Work and Examination for Certification from the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacy Technician FT
  • Ingles Markets, Incorporated
  • Chatsworth, GA
  • Location: Chatsworth - Store 86: 962 G I Maddox Pkwy. Chatsworth GA 30705 Requirements Ideal candidates will possess int...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mixing/Pharmacy Technician - PRN - Infusion - Chattanooga, TN
  • TwelveStone Health Partners
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Who We Are: TwelveStone Health Partners is focused on the medication needs of patients with chronic, complex and rare co...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chemo Prep Tech
  • Tennessee Oncology
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation's largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacy Associate
  • Global Channel Management, Inc
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Pharmacy Associate needs 2 years of experience in a retail pharmacy and strong clinical drug therapy knowledge Pharmacy ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are land and 7.4 square miles (19.2 km2), or 5.12%, are water. The most prominent natural features in and around Chattanooga are the Tennessee River and the surrounding mountains. The city is nestled between the southwestern Ridge-and-valley Appalachians and the foot of Walden's Ridge; the river separates the ridge from the western side of downtown. Several miles east, the city is bisected by Missionary Ridge. The Tennessee River is impounded by th...
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Income Estimation for Specialty Pharmacy Technician jobs
$41,339 to $54,470
Chattanooga, Tennessee area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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