Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States of America
Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in
Shelbyville, Tennessee.
Scheduling Requirements: Shifts include 8:30-5, 9-5:30, 10:30-7, some 12pm-10pm shifts (rotating to cover days off) Rotating weekend and on call schedule after training is complete- 7:30am-7:30pm on Saturday and Sunday every 20th weekend. Every 5th-6th weekend 8-4:30 Saturday shift Ensure all prescriptions are filled according to order and regulations, accurately and in a timely manner and proper packaging according to facility.
Attributes Required:
• Work Ethic/Integrity - must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
• Leadership - ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation
• Relational - ability to build relationships with business unit management and become "trusted advisor"
• Strategy and Planning - ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
• Problem Solving - ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
• Team Oriented - ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team membersEssential job functions (include the following):• Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing to the patient, including filling, order entry, and packaging
• Review completed orders and cycle-fill medications to ensure prescriptions were filled correctly
• Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing a drug based on patients' allergies, Incompatibilities with current medications, frequency of refills, etc.
• Interpret prescription orders, to include exercising professional judgment in determining whether to dispense a particular prescription, taking into account patient safety and legal limitations.
• Adhere to all Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations
• Adhere to all applicable guidelines for compounding
• Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed
• Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, etc.
• Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when below par
• On exception items, look up most cost-effective product to order
• Notify customer/facility if product is out of stock and when the order can be filled
• Restock station supplies as needed - vials, cassettes, labels, delivery tickets, etc.
• Oversee the work of all technicians and give feedback to their supervisor regarding their performance
• Log all error medication occurrences
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed
Education and/or Certifications:• Bachelor's Degree (Pharmacy) or PharmD. required
• State Pharmacist License required without restrictions
Skills and Qualifications:• 1+ years of related experience
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
• Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
• Medical consulting experience preferred
Work Environment:• Ability to work flexible hours
What We Offer:Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, "Treat others as you would like to be treated."
Compensation & Financial
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with company match
Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only)
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)
Time Off
- Paid holidays and sick days
- Generous vacation benefits based on years of service
