Pharmacy Tech, Inpatient, Full Time, Evenings, Rotating Weekends and Holidays

East Tennessee Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville, TN seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to provide advanced technical support under a pharmacist's supervision. Responsibilities include medication preparation, distribution, sterile compounding as applicable, and managing pharmacy automation systems.

The role emphasizes inventory management, billing corrections, quality improvement activities, and training of pharmacy personnel. Advancement opportunities exist within the technician career ladder.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Registration with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy required within 90 days of employment; active national pharmacy technician certification required at hire.
• Minimum one year of pharmacy technician experience; health system pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of Pharmacy Technician I.
• Performs sterile compounding when applicable per USP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Executes advanced pharmacy automation tasks including automated dispensing cabinet maintenance and barcode labeling support.
• Manages inventory, resolves discrepancies, processes billing corrections, and supports medication distribution.
• Assists with training, orientation and competency development of technicians, interns and students.
• Participates in quality improvement, medication safety, workflow optimization and regulatory readiness initiatives.
• Collaborates with pharmacists, providers, nursing staff and others to resolve distribution and operational issues.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Medication distribution

Sterile compounding

Pharmacy automation

Inventory management

Communication skills

Training pharmacy staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registration with Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

Automated dispensing cabinets

Barcode systems

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Provides advanced technical support under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include medication preparation, medication distribution, sterile compounding as applicable, inventory management, pharmacy automation, medication billing, quality improvement activities, and training of pharmacy personnel. Pharmacy Technician II builds upon foundational technician competencies while demonstrating increased independence and technical proficiency in preparation for advancement to Pharmacy Technician III.

REPORTS TO

• Pharmacy Coordinator or Pharmacy Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

License/Certification Required: Registration with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy required within 90 days of employment. Active, approved national pharmacy technician certification required at hire.

Minimum Work Experience: Minimum one (1) year of pharmacy technician experience. Health system pharmacy experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Health system pharmacy experience.
• Experience with sterile compounding.
• Experience utilizing automated medication distribution systems and electronic health records.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and advancement within the pharmacy technician career ladder.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Intermediate knowledge of pharmacy operations and medication distribution processes.
• Proficiency with pharmacy automation, technology systems, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of sterile compounding practices applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities while maintaining accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor and train pharmacy technicians and learners.
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, sound operational judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all duties and responsibilities of Pharmacy Technician I.
• Performs sterile compounding, when applicable, in accordance with USP standards, departmental procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Performs advanced pharmacy automation and technology functions, including automated dispensing cabinet maintenance, carousel operations, barcode and labeling support, and related system troubleshooting.
• Performs advanced inventory management activities, discrepancy resolution, billing corrections, and medication distribution support.
• Assists with training, orientation, and competency development of pharmacy technicians, interns, students, and other assigned personnel.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement, medication safety, workflow optimization, and regulatory readiness initiatives.
• Demonstrates increased technical proficiency while supporting efficient pharmacy operations across assigned practice areas.
• Maintains compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, departmental policies, and organizational procedures.
• Collaborates effectively with pharmacists, providers, nursing staff, patients, and other healthcare professionals to resolve medication distribution and operational issues.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of departmental and organizational objectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS-Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

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