PHARMACY TECH I

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkwest Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, is recruiting a Pharmacy Technician for PRN/OCC, variable hours. Under a pharmacist's supervision, you will prepare, dispense and distribute medications, support the patient profile system, and help maintain a 24-hour inpatient supply.

You will assist with unit-dose extemporaneous preparation, inventory control, and ensuring timely medication delivery across patient-care areas while adhering to safety and formulary guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Licensure by Tennessee Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders and outpatient prescriptions to be verified by pharmacist.
• Assist in maintaining the computerized patient profile system.
• Support 24-hour inpatient medication supply and extemporaneous unit dose preparation.
• Verify integrity of emergency carts and assist patient-care areas with timely delivery.
• Monitor medication expiration dates and manage inventory.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Parkwest Overview

Parkwest Medical Center , Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top100 Heart Hospital, as well as an "A" safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

Pharmacy Technician

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities .

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, performs all functions pertaining to the preparation, dispensing and distribution of all medications.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders and outpatient prescriptions to be verified by pharmacist.
• Assists the pharmacists with the maintenance of the computerized patient profile system and related transactions.
• Responsible for maintenance of a 24 hour inpatient medication supply.
• Responsible for preparation of extemporaneous unit dose medications.
• Verifies integrity of emergency carts throughout the medical center.
• Communicates with patient-care areas to facilitate expedient medication delivery.
• Demonstrates proficiency in aseptic techniques and basic IV preparation support.
• Performs mathematical calculations for medication volumes and metric measurements.
• Reconciles IV doses and documents discrepancies.
• Transmits drug order to wholesaler.
• Accurately stocks pharmacy inventory and rotates stock to ensure adequate supply.
• Responsible for monitoring expiration dates on all medications.
• Maintains inventory adhering to contracted products and formulary items.
• 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; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience: None.

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.