Certified Pharmacy Tech IV Compounding Specialist

Parkridge Medical Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center is hiring a Certified Pharmacy Technician IV Compounding Specialist to prepare hazardous and non-hazardous IV admixtures. You will assist in IV room training, perform monthly surface sampling, and ensure aseptic technique and hygiene in daily workflow.

The role requires licensure and ASHP-accredited program credentials, with training in IV room operations and ongoing compliance with policies. Parkridge offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active National Certification and Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Technician licensure.
• Graduate of ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, Associates Degree or 2 Years Equivalent Experience.
• Completion of ACPE Board Certified Sterile Compound Aseptic Tech program.
• I.V. Room training certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hazardous and non-hazardous IV admixtures.
• Assist in IV room training and monthly surface sampling.
• Support pharmacists with daily department workflows and compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Pharmacy practices

Aseptic technique

Hand Hygiene

Education

ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Tech Program

Associates Degree or 2 years experience

ACPE Sterile Compound Aseptic Tech program

Tools

IV room equipment

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Certified Pharmacy Tech IV Compounding Specialist with Parkridge Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Certified Pharmacy Technician IV Compounding Specialist is primarily responsible for compounding hazardous and non-hazardous intravenous admixtures. This position will assist in IV room training, performing monthly surface sampling, monitoring proper hand hygiene, garbing and aseptic technique among coworkers. This position will be proficient in using all devices specific to the preparation of IV admixtures. This position will assist pharmacists at in all daily activities related to department workflow while knowing and acting in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position assists in the procurement, preparation, delivery, return, and restocking of IV medications, supplies, regulatory compliance, and maintains the ability to use all equipment and technology necessary to fulfill job responsibilities effectively and efficiently.

What qualifications you will need:

• Active National Certification and Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Technician licensure.
• Graduate of ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, Associates Degree or 2 Years Equivalent Experience.
• Completion of ACPE Board Certified Sterile Compound Aseptic Tech program
• Active National Certification and Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Technician licensure
• Knowledge of general pharmacy practices and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills to successfully interact with coworkers, vendors, and other hospital staff in all situations
• Graduate of ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, Associates Degree or 2 Years Equivalent Experience.
• Completion of ACPE Board Certified Sterile Compound Aseptic Tech program
• I.V. Room training certification within six (6) months of hire

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

\"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.\" - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.