Certified Pharmacy Technician I - Evening Shift
About The Position
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is dedicated to advancing cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care. Our Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is committed to providing the highest quality clinical pharmaceutical care to children, integrating research findings into clinical practice as swiftly as possible. The Pharmacy Tech performs routine technical and clerical tasks under pharmacist supervision, including dispensing medications and maintaining patient records. Orders and stocks inventory, supports medication preparation, and ensures accurate inventory management. Evening Shift plus alternating weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED required.
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Registration of Pharmacy Technician License with the State of Tennessee required.
- Registration must be renewed every two (2) years.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred (e.g., parenteral/unit dose medication preparation, medication dispensing, inventory management, drug classifications).
- Some experience with software tools to maintain documentation/ records preferred.
- Apexus Certified Expert (ACE), Pharmacy Basic Life Support (CPR) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Under direct pharmacist supervision, perform a variety of routine technical and clerical support tasks (e.g., medication dispensing, prescription filling, mail-out order processing) within pharmaceutical services operations as per established policies and procedures.
- Prepare unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and intravenous admixtures to assist in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies.
- Support in filing and maintenance of patient records as per procedures.
- Assist in ordering, stocking, and distribution of inventory throughout the pharmacy and the institution (e.g., nursing floor, emergency supply carts) while maintaining accurate levels of inventory as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
