Certified Pharmacy Technician Clinic
Ascension
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Description
- Proactively maintain automated dispensing systems to ensure seamless, secure medication access for clinical units.
- Accurately prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds and repackage medications according to strict CPhT safety standards.
- Manage the pharmacy’s lifeblood by overseeing inventory, receiving supplies, and ensuring all stock meets regulatory storage requirements.
- Partner with Pharmacists to deliver high-level distributive services and maintain the technical integrity of the pharmacy department.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Registered Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.
- And One or more of the following Required:
- Certified Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.
- Certified Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Additional Preferences:
- 2+ years of CPhT experience
- Advanced CPhT preferred
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's Nashville clinic pharmacy is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to manage the technical operations that keep medication safely flowing to clinical units. You'll maintain automated dispensing systems, prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds, handle inventory and supply management, and work alongside pharmacists to ensure the pharmacy department runs with precision and regulatory compliance.
To qualify, you'll need Tennessee Board of Pharmacy registration within 90 days of your hire date, plus national certification from either the National Healthcareer Association or PTCB obtained before you start. A high school diploma or one year of relevant pharmacy experience meets the education requirement. While the role welcomes candidates at various experience levels, those with two or more years as a CPhT—or advanced CPhT credentials—are particularly well-suited for it.
This is a full-time, in-office position within Ascension, a large nonprofit Catholic health system known for supporting its 99,000+ associates in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
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