You haven't searched anything yet.
Pharmacy Tech, Pharmacy
Part Time, 48 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Parkwest Overview:
Parkwest is West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top performing heart hospital. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21 Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.
Pharmacy
The Pharmacy Department is open 24 hours a day seven days a week. We provide all medication needs throughout the hospital to include all procedural and patient care areas. Out staff consist of Licensed Pharmacist and Registered Pharmacy Technicians, currently we are about 50:50 techs to pharmacist ratio. The pharmacist and techs work closely together to meet the needs of our patients. The pharmacy is newly renovated with Omnicell Carousels in the main Pharmacy and Omnicell nursing medication cabinets and anesthesia work Stations. The pharmacy also has a newly renovated IV Room and that is both Chapter 797 and 800 compliant and soon to have completed renovation of our OR Pharmacy Satellite also with a Chapter 797 IV Room. The pharmacy department is also highly involved in Medication Reconciliation on all of our admitted patients. This task is conducted by our Pharmacy Technicians working in conjunction with the nursing, pharmacy and medical staff out of the Emergency Department. Services provided include but not limited to: Pharmacokinetic dosing of medications, Renal Dosing of medications, Antibiotic Stewardship, formulary and auto-substitution of many medications as approved by the medical staff. We have a good relationship with the medical staff who provide a lot of leeway for the Pharmacy to expand and assist in patient care. Restocking of medications in all Omnicells throughout the house is also conducted by the pharmacy department.
Schedules: rotating shifts and weekends. Some of the staff work seven on seven off during the late evening and overnight shifts.
Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, performs all functions pertaining to the preparation, dispensing and distribution of all medications.
Contact Jason Shubert if you have any questions 865-374-5393, jshuber1@covhlth.com
Minimum Education:
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
None.
Licensure Requirement:
The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy requires newly hired probationary employees to be licensed by the end of their first 90 days of hire and to maintain their Technician License in active status thereafter.
Other
Ancillary Healthcare
$34k-42k (estimate)
03/07/2023
10/23/2024
covenanthealth.com
KNOXVILLE, TN
3,000 - 7,500
1997
Private
CARY CUNNINGHAM
$1B - $3B
Ancillary Healthcare
Covenant Health is a provider of rehabilitation and behavioral healthcare services.
The job skills required for PHARMACY TECH I include Integrity, Patient Care, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a PHARMACY TECH I. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by PHARMACY TECH I. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
The following is the career advancement route for PHARMACY TECH I positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a PHARMACY TECH I, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Pharmacy Technician II that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary PHARMACY TECH I. You can explore the career advancement for a PHARMACY TECH I below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
If you are interested in becoming a Pharmacy Tech, you need to understand the job requirements and the detailed related responsibilities. Of course, a good educational background and an applicable major will also help in job hunting. Below are some tips on how to become a Pharmacy Tech for your reference.
Step 1: Understand the job description and responsibilities of an Accountant.
Quotes from people on Pharmacy Tech job description and responsibilities
A pharmacy technician or pharmacy tech performs basic customer service, administrative and medication-related tasks at a pharmacy.
03/03/2022: Las Cruces, NM
A pharmacy technician works closely with a pharmacist to ensure the health and safety of their patients.
02/26/2022: Springfield, IL
Pharmacy technicians are critical members of the healthcare team and are essential to providing patients with safe and effective medication therapy.
12/19/2021: Madison, WI
Pharmacy technicians are needed to assist the pharmacist.
12/29/2021: Los Angeles, CA
Pharmacy technicians help licensed pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals.
12/20/2021: Boca Raton, FL
Step 2: Knowing the best tips for becoming an Accountant can help you explore the needs of the position and prepare for the job-related knowledge well ahead of time.
Career tips from people on Pharmacy Tech jobs
A Review of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
02/05/2022: Springfield, MO
Apply to Pharmacy Technician Programs.
12/21/2021: Fresno, CA
Complete a Pharm Tech Certification.
12/21/2021: Springfield, MO
Consider All Work Opportunities.
01/02/2022: Charleston, WV
Pharmacy Technician Certificate or Diploma Program.
02/22/2022: Elyria, OH
Step 3: View the best colleges and universities for Pharmacy Tech.