Pharmacist

Guardian Pharmacy • Knoxville, TN

16d • Onsite

About The Position

East Tennessee Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, is hiring a Pharmacist in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role supports long-term care pharmacy services by preparing and verifying prescriptions, ensuring safe and legally compliant dispensing, and providing medication-related support to patients and healthcare professionals. The pharmacist also oversees pharmacy technicians, monitors inventory, and helps maintain accurate, timely medication services for customer facilities.

The position operates on rotating shifts between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., with rotating Saturdays. Flexible hours may be required. A $2,500 bonus is available after one year of employment for candidates with Frameworks experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Unrestricted state pharmacist license.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Quality-minded approach, including actively seeking errors and questioning apparent inaccuracies.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy operations system experience is preferred/required, as stated in the posting.
• Medical consulting experience preferred.
• Frameworks experience qualifies for bonus eligibility after one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing, including filling, order entry, and packaging.
• Review completed orders and cycle-fill medications to confirm prescriptions were filled correctly.
• Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing medications, considering allergies, interactions with current medications, refill frequency, and other relevant factors.
• Interpret prescription orders and exercise professional judgment regarding dispensing, patient safety, and legal limitations.
• Comply with Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations and applicable compounding guidelines.
• Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed.
• Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, and others.
• Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when stock is below par.
• Identify the most cost-effective product to order for exception items.
• Notify customers or facilities when a product is out of stock and advise when the order can be filled.
• Restock station supplies, including vials, cassettes, labels, and delivery tickets.
• Oversee technicians’ work and provide performance feedback to their supervisor.
• Log medication errors.
• Perform other essential functions and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability and optional short-term disability.
• Voluntary employee and dependent life, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Guardian Angels employee assistance fund.
• Paid holidays and sick days.
• Vacation benefits based on years of service.
• $2,500 bonus eligibility after one year of employment for employees with Frameworks experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time