Certified Pharmacy Technician I - Evening Shift

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I for the Evening Shift to perform routine technical and clerical tasks under pharmacist supervision.

Responsibilities include dispensing medications, filling prescriptions, preparing unit doses, and maintaining patient records in a pediatric-focused hospital setting. The role requires a TN-registered pharmacy technician license and PTCB certification, with ACE/CPR preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Under direct pharmacist supervision, perform routine technical and clerical tasks (e.g., dispensing medications, prescription filling, mail-out order processing).
• Prepare unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and intravenous admixtures.
• Support filing and maintenance of patient records.
• Assist in ordering, stocking, and distribution of inventory across the pharmacy and institution.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet department objectives.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Medication dispensing

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Pharmacy software

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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