Enteral Technician- Infusion Pharmacy
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Job Location:
Chattanooga, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our Company
Amerita
Overview
The Enteral Technician is responsible for performing key administrative and technical functions related to enteral nutrition services including verifying insurance eligibility ensuring chart compliance and coordinating the accurate dispensing of enteral formula and supplies. This position plays a vital role in both the onboarding process and the ongoing care of patients supporting seamless service delivery and contributing to positive patient outcomes. As a critical member of the enteral team the technician ensures timely compliant and patient-focused support across all phases of care.
We Offer
Medical Dental & Vision Benefits plus HSA & FSA Savings Accounts
Supplemental Coverage Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Responsibilities
- Conducts benefits investigations for all new patients and existing patients with insurance changes to determine coverage for enteral nutrition products and services
- Ensures all required documentationincluding initial and ongoing formsis accurately completed clearly legible and filed in the patient chart in accordance with Ameritas Enteral Nutrition Requirements
- Coordinates and schedules the timely dispensing of enteral formulas and supplies; actively manages inventory and patient support throughout the course of care
- Obtains and documents patient supply inventories and compliance updates and communicates relevant information to appropriate clinical and operational teams
- Monitors and follows up on active insurance authorizations physician orders clinical documentation and outstanding paperwork to ensure continuity of care
- Triages patient concerns and routes to clinical staff as needed using established screening protocols
- Actively participates in departmental meetings branch operations and quality improvement initiatives as assigned
- Complies with all applicable Accreditation OSHA FDA state local and federal regulations related to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment
Supervisory Responsibility: No
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required; some college or technical training (Pharmacy or Dietetic Technician) preferred
- 1-3 years of related experience in a home care or hospital setting
- Valid drivers license
- Effective mathematical and communication skills required
- At least 1 year of experience in enteral nutrition service in a hospital or home infusion setting
- General knowledge of enteral feeding terminology enteral nutrition products and supplies
- Ability to work independently accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills able to work with all levels of management and staff vast knowledge of pharmacy terminology and process
Ability to multitask in a demanding environment
Excellent organizational skills and mindfulness
**To perform this role will require constant sitting and typing on a keyboard with fingers and ocassionally standing walking bending reaching kneeling crouching and stooping. The physical requirements will be the ability push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs**
About our Line of Business
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- LTC Pharmacy
- Typing
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Pharmacy Software
- Communication skills
- Math
- Pharmacy Technician Experience
- Order Entry
- Compounding Medications
About Company
Welcome to SpringHealth Behavioral Health & Integrated Care where we assist those we serve in reaching their highest level of independence.
