Certified Pharmacy Technician I - Evening Shift

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN seeks a Pharmacy Technician I for Evening Shift within the Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences department.

The role involves dispensing medications, maintaining patient records, and assisting in unit dose preparation under pharmacist supervision. Qualified candidates hold a Tennessee Pharmacy Technician license, PTCB certification, and experience in hospital pharmacy; CPR/Apexus ACE preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred (parenteral/unit dose preparation, medication dispensing, inventory management).
• Some experience with software tools to maintain documentation/records preferred.
• Registration of Pharmacy Technician License with the State of Tennessee required.

Responsibilities

• Under direct pharmacist supervision, perform routine technical and clerical support tasks (dispensing, prescription filling, mail-out order processing).
• Prepare unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and intravenous admixtures.
• Maintain patient records and assist in documentation procedures.
• Assist in ordering, stocking, and distributing inventory within the pharmacy and institution.

Skills

Medication dispensing

Inventory management

Documentation

Unit dose preparation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Location

Memphis, TN

Category

Pharmacy

Department

Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

Shift

Weekday Evening

Position Type

Full Time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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Job Description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is dedicated to advancing cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care. Our Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is committed to providing the highest quality clinical pharmaceutical care to children, integrating research findings into clinical practice as swiftly as possible.This role offers the following shift options:7 Days On / 7 Days Off Schedule: Wednesday through Tuesday, 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM.Monday through Friday Schedule: 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM, with a rotating weekends. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is dedicated to advancing cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care. Our Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is committed to providing the highest quality clinical pharmaceutical care to children, integrating research findings into clinical practice as swiftly as possible.The Pharmacy Tech performs routine technical and clerical tasks under pharmacist supervision, including dispensing medications and maintaining patient records. Orders and stocks inventory, supports medication preparation, and ensures accurate inventory management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Under direct pharmacist supervision, perform a variety of routine technical and clerical support tasks(e.g., medication dispensing, prescription filling, mail-out order processing)within pharmaceutical services operationsas per established policies and procedures.
• Prepare unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and intravenous admixtures to assist in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Support in filing and maintenance of patient records as per procedures.
• Assist in ordering, stocking, and distribution of inventory throughout the pharmacy and the institution(e.g., nursing floor, emergency supply carts) while maintaining accurate levels of inventory as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance .

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• High school diploma/GED required.

Minimum Experience:

• High school diploma/GED required .
• Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred (e.g., parenteral/unit dose medication preparation, medication dispensing, inventory management, drug classifications).
• Some experience with software tools to maintain documentation/ records preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

• (LC: PHRMTCH-TN) Registration of Pharmacy Technician License with the State of Tennessee required. Registration must be renewed every two (2) years.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

• (LC: PTCB-PTECH) Pharmacy Technician Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required .
• Apexus Certified Expert (ACE), Pharmacy Basic Life Support (CPR) preferred.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $20.50 - $34.50 per hour for the role of Certified Pharmacy Technician I - Evening Shift.

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