St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Certified Pharmacy Technician I

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital  •  $21 - $35/hr  •  Memphis, TN (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is dedicated to advancing cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care. Our Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is committed to providing the highest quality clinical pharmaceutical care to children, integrating research findings into clinical practice as swiftly as possible.

Performs routine technical and clerical tasks under pharmacist supervision, including dispensing medications and maintaining patient records. Orders and stocks inventory, supports medication preparation, and ensures accurate inventory management.

This is a weekday day-shift position that includes rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Under direct pharmacist supervision, perform a variety of routine technical and clerical support tasks (e.g., medication dispensing, prescription filling, mail-out order processing) within pharmaceutical services operations as per established policies and procedures.
  • Prepare unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and intravenous admixtures to assist in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies.
  • Support in filing and maintenance of patient records as per procedures.
  • Assist in ordering, stocking, and distribution of inventory throughout the pharmacy and the institution (e.g., nursing floor, emergency supply carts) while maintainingaccurate levels of inventory as directed. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance
  • Consistently meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying. St. Jude values and principles. Managers evaluate employee performance throughout the year—specifically through the spring and fall Check In milestones and the Annual Performance Review. All employees are encouraged to actively participate in these performance management processes.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

  • High school diploma/GED required.

Minimum Experience:

  • High school diploma/GED required
  • Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred (e.g., parenteral/unit dose medication preparation, medication dispensing, inventory management, drug classifications).
  • Some experience with software tools to maintain documentation/ records preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

  • (LC: PHRMTCH-TN) Registration of Pharmacy Technician License with the State of Tennessee required. Registration must be renewed every two (2) years.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

  • (LC: PTCB-PTECH) Pharmacy Technician Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
  • Apexus Certified Expert (ACE), Pharmacy Basic Life Support (CPR) preferred.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $20.50 - $34.50 per hour for the role of Certified Pharmacy Technician I.

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About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a global leader in the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases of childhood.

Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. St. Jude has been named a top pediatric cancer hospital on U.S. News & World Report’s annual "Best Hospitals" list and named to Fortune magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For" list.

Research and treatments developed at St. Jude are shared to help improve the survival rate for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases worldwide. St. Jude is recognized as one of the world’s premier pediatric research and treatment institutions with a focus on acute lymphoblastic leukemia, brain tumors and infectious diseases. With eight affiliate clinics across the country, St. Jude treats about 8,600 children each year. Beyond the United States, the institution’s St. Jude Global initiative seeks to improve health care for children with life-threatening disease worldwide.

Follow us to discover the research, scientific discoveries, clinical care and employment opportunities at St. Jude. View our career opportunities: www.stjude.org/JoinOurMission. Follow St. Jude across social media at @stjuderesearch.

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Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
Year Founded
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