Pharmacy Technician, PRN

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital in Knoxville, TN seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician II to provide advanced technical support under the supervision of a pharmacist, including medication preparation, distribution, sterile compounding, and system troubleshooting.

You will participate in inventory control, pharmacy automation, billing corrections, and training of technicians and students, contributing to quality improvement and regulatory readiness while maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

• HS diploma preferred with state registration within 90 days.
• National pharmacy technician certification required at hire.
• 1 year of pharmacy technician experience recommended.
• Experience with sterile compounding and health system pharmacy favored.
• Familiarity with automation and EHR systems encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of Pharmacy Technician I and assist with sterile compounding as needed.
• Advance automation functions, maintenance of dispensing cabinets, carousel ops, labeling support.
• Support inventory management, discrepancy resolution, and billing corrections.
• Assist with training and competency development of staff, students, and learners.
• Participate in quality improvement, medication safety, and regulatory readiness.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Pharmacy automation

Sterile compounding

Communication skills

Mentoring and training

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

TN Pharmacy Technician registration

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Barcode labeling systems

Inventory management software

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOBProvides 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 TOPharmacy Coordinator or Pharmacy ManagerJOB REQUIREMENTSMinimum 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 ABILITIESIntermediate 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 RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms 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.Come work where you can make a difference everyday.