CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - 10062026-81460

State of Tennessee

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 52,000

Full time

1 hour ago

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Job summary

State of Tennessee Health Department in Nashville, TN is seeking a Pharmacy Technician under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. You will assist with dispensing or pre-packing drugs, create and maintain patient profiles, add new patients' orders and discontinue orders as appropriate, and support unit dose cart preparation.

The position requires Pharmacy Technician Certification and registration, with ongoing education to maintain credentials and potential CPR/comprehensive crisis

Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician Certification from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Registration as a pharmacy technician with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy upon employment.
A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required.
The Pharmacy Technician Certification and registration must be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Fills medication orders under supervision by selecting medications, labeling, and placing into containers.
Processes medication orders by entering information and adjusting quantities; checks for drug-related issues.
Communicates with pharmacists, medical staff, and vendors about drug interactions and order problems.
Reconciles invoices and processes requisitions; maintains patient medications until discharge.
Delivers medications to and from the pharmacy and nursing stations.
Monitors high-risk meds, refrigerators, and inventory levels.
Reconciles shipments with invoices and ensures correct items received.
Completes continuing education to maintain certification.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Mathematics

Active Learning and Listening

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Education

PTCB Certification (NATL)

Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Registration

Tools

Computer/Printer/Scanner/Fax Machine

Calculator

Unit Dosing Equipment

Medication Counter

Bar Code Reader

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 10/12/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $2,925.00 - $4,374.00

Salary (Annually) $35,100.00 - $52,488.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Health

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Possession of a Pharmacy Technician Certification from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Registration as a pharmacy technician with the State of Tennessee Board of Pharmacy is required upon employment. A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required. The Pharmacy Technician Certification and registration as a pharmacy technician must be maintained throughout employment in this job classification.

Overview

Under general supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performs a variety of pharmacy-related work of average difficulty as required. An employee in this class functions in a variety of assignments such as assisting pharmacists with dispensing or pre-packing drugs, creating and maintaining patient profiles, adding new patients' orders and discontinuing orders as appropriate. This class differs from that of Pharmacy Technician in that a Certified Pharmacy Technician is able to receive new or transferred oral medical and prescription orders, receive and transfer copies of oral medical and prescription orders between pharmacy sites, and verify the contents of unit dose carts prepared by other registered pharmacy technicians; whereas a Pharmacy Technician may not perform these tasks.

Responsibilities

Fills medication orders under the supervision of a pharmacist by selecting correct medications, correctly labeling, and placing them into appropriate containers. May maintain controlled substance records.
Processes medication orders by entering information and appropriate codes into patient record, calculating and adjusting quantities of medications, and checking for drug-related problems. Takes inventory of pharmacy medications and supplies to confirm consistency with inventory records and adjusts accordingly.
Talks effectively and in a professional manner with pharmacist, medical staff, or others about potential medication-related issues (e.g., drug-drug interactions, patient allergies, dosing issues). Communicates effectively and in a professional manner via telephone or email with pharmacy vendors to resolve problems with orders.
May process requisitions and reconcile invoices and bills through the state's procurement system. Verifies and records patients' personal medications and maintains in the pharmacy until patient discharge.
Delivers medication to and from the pharmacy and nursing stations by pushing pharmacy carts and removing/carrying medication cassettes. Hand carries medications for routine deliveries or in response to emergency situations.
Monitors high risk medications, refrigerators and freezers used to hold medications, and pharmacy supply levels.
Reconciles shipments with invoices to insure correct type and quantity of items were received.
Completes continuing education as required by law to maintain pharmacy technician certification. May participate in training for CPR certification, comprehensive crisis management, or other job-related training.

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