Pharmacy Technician, PRN

East Tennessee Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to provide advanced technical support under the supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include sterile compounding, automation maintenance, inventory management, and training of staff.

The role builds on Pharmacy Technician I competencies and fosters increased independence and technical proficiency toward advancement to Pharmacy Technician III.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties and responsibilities of Pharmacy Technician I.
• Performs sterile compounding in accordance with USP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Performs advanced pharmacy automation and technology functions, including automated dispensing cabinet maintenance 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.
• Collaborates with pharmacists, providers, nursing staff, patients, and other healthcare professionals to resolve medication distribution and operational issues.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Pharmacy automation

Sterile compounding

Inventory management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Professionalism

Quality improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automation systems

Electronic health records

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 whiledemonstratingincreased independence and technicalproficiencyin 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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