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Pharmacy Technician- Pharmacy

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day shift

This position has primarily day shift responsibilities with occasional second shift coverage. Includes every other weekend staffing and some on-call duties.

Pharmacy technicians at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center have many exciting opportunities to provide excellent service. They work with state-of-the-art automated technology such as pharmacy carousels and automated dispensing machines. Some technicians work in the IV room compounding IVs and chemotherapy for patients. Other positions include pharmacy buyers, automation specialists, narcotic surveillance, surgery satellite pharmacy, and medication reconciliation.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, performs functions pertaining to the dispensing of medications. Technical functions are expanded to include IV process proficiency, problem solving skills and quality improvement involvement. Leadership skills are required to include demonstrated written and verbal communication that supports the overall objectives of the department.

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the Medication Reconciliation Technician will obtain admission medication histories. Interviews will be conducted with patients to obtain or verify medication histories. Phone calls to the patient's retail pharmacies and physician offices may be done to verify medications. The successful candidate should be proficient in using computer systems for data retrieval and data entry, plus, display good decision-making skills. Effective communication with other healthcare professionals and patients is vital.

If you have any questions please contact Recruiter Kimberlin Woods || 865-374-5403 || [email protected]

• Performs all position accountabilities and performance criteria for level I and level II technicians.
• Initiates and/or coordinates improvement activities as appropriate.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Assists in the implementation of new projects including the development of policies and procedures.
• Assists the pharmacist in the training of technicians in levels I and II.

Minimum Education None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience Three (3) years of experience in the storage, handling, and disposal of chemotherapy drugs or two (2) years of experience with State approved certification.

Licensure Requirement The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy requires newly hired probationary employees to be licensed by the end of their first 90 days of hire and to maintain their Technician License in active status thereafter. IV room training is possible. State licensure is required. National certification is highly desired.

Registered Nurse I-III, Medical Surgical Unit

$5k Sign-on Bonus for experienced RNs

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Fort Loudoun Medical Center is equipped with a team of more than 200 doctors in more than 29 specialty areas. Our 87,000-square-foot hospital features advanced technology, including state-of-the-art Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomography (CT), Ultrasound, Diagnostic X-Rays and Women’s Imaging Services, as well as Nuclear Medicine technology unique to our surrounding counties. The physicians, staff and volunteers of Fort Loudoun Medical Center are dedicated to providing excellent care to every patient, every time.

Position Summary

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

Recruiter Mark Fity || [email protected] || 865-374-8110

• Completes nursing history and initiates patient education.
• Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age specific needs of the population served.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams making recommendations to facilitate patient care.
• Resolves issues regarding moderately complex issues without oversight or supervision.
• Demonstrates active participation in unit and/or facility activities that facilitate achievement of department/facility goals and quality initiatives.
• Supports Clin Nurse III/Clinical Coach in orienting/precepting new employees and students as directed.
• Correlates patient history and support systems across continuum of care.
• Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis and patient needs. Evaluates outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience Must possess at least one (1) year of professional nursing experience.

Licensure Requirement Must have and maintain Tennessee State nursing license. CPR required.

RN license