PHARMACY TECH ADV

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Certification bonuses

Leadership development programs

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Pharmacy Technician in Knoxville, Tennessee. This full-time position involves performing medication dispensing functions under pharmacist supervision, including IV process proficiency and quality improvement initiatives. Candidates should have three years of experience or two years with certification. Licensure as mandated by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy is required within 90 days of hire. Join a recognized healthcare provider offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must meet the standards for achieving license as required by the authority.
• Three years of experience or two years with State-approved certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform all position accountabilities and performance criteria for level I and level II technicians.
• Assist the pharmacist in training technicians.
• Initiate and coordinate improvement activities.
• Assist in new project implementation and development of policies.
• Follow safety standards and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

IV process proficiency

Problem solving skills

Leadership skills

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Overview

Advanced Pharmacy Technician

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

Fort Sanders Regional Overview

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading‑edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care. Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s "Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare." Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, performs functions pertaining to the dispensing of medications. Technical functions are expanded to include IV process proficiency, problem solving skills and quality improvement involvement. Leadership skills are required to include demonstrated written and verbal communication that supports the overall objectives of the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs all position accountabilities and performance criteria for level I and level II technicians.
• Assists the pharmacist in the training of technicians in levels I and II.
• Initiates and/or coordinates improvement activities as appropriate.
• Assists in the implementation of new projects including the development of policies and procedures.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience

Three (3) years of experience or two (2) years with State approved certification.

Licensure Requirement

The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy requires newly hired probationary employees to be licensed by the end of their first 90 days of hire and to maintain their Technician License in active status thereafter.