Covenant Health

Pharmacy Technician

Full Time, 80 Hours per pay period, Day shift

Parkwest Overview:

Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer.

Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.

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.

Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols!  Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons.  Best of all, each of them is pretty mild!

Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.

Pharmacy Department Overview:

The Pharmacy Department at Parkwest operates 24/7, providing comprehensive medication services throughout the hospital, including procedural and patient care areas. Our team consists of Pharmacists and Registered Pharmacy Technicians, maintaining a balanced ratio to ensure efficient patient care. We take pride in our modern facilities, state-of-the-art Omnicell Carousels, medication dispensing cabinets, and anesthesia workstations. Our commitment to patient and staff safety extends to our IV Room suites, compliant with Chapter 797 and 800 standards. Our team provides comprehensive medication services.

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, performs all functions pertaining to the preparation, dispensing and distribution of all medications.

Recruiter: Kathleen Rice || kkarnes@covhlth.com || 865-374-5386

• Fill medication orders and outpatient prescriptions to be verified by pharmacist.
• Assists the pharmacists with the maintenance of the computerized patient profile system and related transactions.
• Responsible for maintenance of a 24 hour inpatient medication supply.
• Responsible for preparation of extemporaneous unit dose medications.
• Verifies integrity of emergency carts throughout the medical center.
• Communicates with patient-care areas to facilitate expedient medication delivery.
• Demonstrates proficiency in aseptic techniques and basic IV preparation support.
• Performs mathematical calculations for medication volumes and metric measurements.
• Reconciles IV doses and documents discrepancies.
• Transmits drug order to wholesaler.
• Accurately stocks pharmacy inventory and rotates stock to ensure adequate supply.
• Responsible for monitoring expiration dates on all medications.
• Maintains inventory adhering to contracted products and formulary items.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

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.