About this role
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Job Description
This full-time Pharmacy Technician role focuses on pharmacy floor operations in a closed-door pharmacy setting, preparing finished prescriptions for final verification by a pharmacist. You will pick, label, scan, and package medications accurately and efficiently, supporting high-volume order fulfillment for nursing home facilities while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations and departmental policies.
Responsibilities
- Fill daily drug orders accurately and efficiently under the supervision of a pharmacist, ensuring timely processing of prescriptions.
- Pick medications from shelving, prepack racks, and other medication storage areas to support daily fulfillment operations.
- Apply labels to blister cards and scan products to verify accuracy before final pharmacist review.
- Alert the pharmacist on duty immediately when any medication or product does not scan properly or appears incorrect.
- Assist in processing returned medications, including recycling or disposing of products according to established procedures.
- Prepack frequently ordered medications, label, and store them as needed during low-volume periods to maintain readiness for high-volume times.
- Manually package materials and products in accordance with pharmacy procedures and quality standards.
- Maintain designated workstation areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition, and replenish stock and supplies as needed.
- Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPAA, and adhere to all pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Comply with departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code at all times.
- Work overtime, holidays, and weekends as required or expected to support continuous pharmacy operations.
- Process a high daily volume of prescriptions, supporting the fulfillment of approximately 800 to 900 orders per day for nursing home facilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support overall pharmacy operations and patient care.
Essential Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Possess and maintain a clear and active Tennessee Pharmacy Technician License issued by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy, or the ability to apply for a new license within the first 10 days of employment.
- Ability to work at a moderate, steady pace while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Pharmacy data entry skills to support accurate prescription processing.
- Ability to follow HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Physical ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day.
- Ability to sit or stand for seven to ten hours per day, as required by shift length.
- Finger dexterity to operate office and pharmacy equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion.
- Visual acuity to see and read fine print, including close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to hear normal voice sounds in a typical work environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous pharmacy technician experience.
- Current Pharmacy Technician Certification (such as CPhT) is preferred.
- Experience with prior authorization processes is beneficial.
- Experience in pharmacy fulfillment operations is an advantage.
- Familiarity with high-volume order processing in a pharmacy environment.
- Comfort working in a structured, process-driven setting with defined procedures.
Work Environment
This is a full-time position in a closed-door pharmacy that serves nursing home facilities and operates 365 days a year. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with every other weekend shifts on Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The technician will have one day off each week and will not work more than five days per week. Availability to work holidays is required to support continuous operations. The pharmacy processes approximately 800 to 900 orders per day, creating a fast-paced but structured environment focused on accuracy and efficiency. The role requires extended periods of sitting or standing (seven to ten hours per day), frequent movement including stooping and bending, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. The workspace includes designated workstation areas, shelving, prepack racks, and packaging stations, and requires regular organization and stock replenishment. The dress code follows departmental policy, emphasizing professional attire and adherence to safety and hygiene standards appropriate for a pharmacy setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lebanon, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $39.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lebanon, TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.
Workplace Type
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