Certified Pharmacy Technician

Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, TN


Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West


Department: Pharmacy Services Inpatient


Schedule: Full-time | 7 on 7 off Day Shift


Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead hazardous drug compounding, manage nuclear pharmacy tasks, and perform detailed medication histories to ensure patient safety.
• Navigate benefit investigations, prior authorizations, and financial assistance programs to ensure our patients have seamless access to care.
• Optimize inventory and drug shortage management while maintaining automated dispensing systems and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a high-level communicator between providers, retail pharmacies, and data exchanges to facilitate well-coordinated patient care.
• Serve as a pharmacist extender, which may include providing immunizations, billing specialized accounts, and assisting in the "Caregiver Model of the Future."

What minimum requirements you'll need

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.
• 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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• This is a medication history position.
• Hours 6:00am - 4:30pm

Equal employment opportunity employer


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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Responsibilities

• Lead hazardous drug compounding, manage nuclear pharmacy tasks, and perform detailed medication histories to ensure patient safety.
• Navigate benefit investigations, prior authorizations, and financial assistance programs to ensure our patients have seamless access to care.
• Optimize inventory and drug shortage management while maintaining automated dispensing systems and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a high-level communicator between providers, retail pharmacies, and data exchanges to facilitate well-coordinated patient care.
• Serve as a pharmacist extender, which may include providing immunizations, billing specialized accounts, and assisting in the "Caregiver Model of the Future."

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.
• 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.