Certified Pharmacy Technician

Ascension•Nashville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician works in Pharmacy Services Inpatient at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, Tennessee. This PRN role has a rotating shift. The technician supports secure medication access, medication preparation and repackaging, inventory management, pharmacy inquiries, and distributive services in partnership with pharmacists.

Requirements

Obtain a Registered Pharmacy Technician credential from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy within 3 months (90 days) of hire or job transfer. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are exempt from certification/registration requirements.
Hold at least one of the following credentials before hire or job transfer: Certified Pharmacy Technician credential from the National Healthcareer Association, or Certified Pharmacy Technician credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are exempt from certification/registration requirements.
High school diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience. Required professional licensure or certification may be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Maintain automated dispensing systems to support seamless, secure medication access for clinical units.
Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds and repackage medications according to CPhT safety standards.
Oversee inventory, receive supplies, and ensure stock meets regulatory storage requirements.
Triage inquiries and provide information to patients and healthcare professionals.
Partner with pharmacists to deliver distributive services and maintain the technical integrity of the pharmacy department.