Certified Pharmacy Technician, Veterinary Medicine Center: College of Veterinary Medicine - UTIA

The University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine, invites applications for the position of Certified Pharmacy Technician. The primary purpose of this position is to perform all aspects of filling prescriptions. This position also conducts a variety of routine functions such as general housekeeping, cleaning, and stocking shelves.

• Ensures accuracy of complete prescription information. 
• Confers with clinicians to resolve discrepancies. 
• Performs calculations, computer entry, and compounding as medication orders require. 
• Supplies complete prescribed medication, student guidance, and medication information associated with orders. 
• Provides medication information to patients or clients, staff, students, faculty, referring clinicians and other healthcare providers. 
• Performs medication pricing, refills, shipping, transfers and telephone interactions as orders necessitate. 
• Assists referring clinicians with medication information, pharmacy services or other departmental connections. 
• Procures medications, chemicals, and supplies to support hospital, laboratory and research needs. 
• Controls inventory to meet health system needs, optimizes budget, and prevents diversion. 
• Compounds prescriptions as patient needs arise. 
• Maintains all record keeping. 
• Conducts a variety of routine functions such as general housekeeping, cleaning, and stocking shelves.

Required Qualifications: 

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent and must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Experience: Must have 1 year of relevant experience and must be a certified Pharmacy Technician and remain current in CPhT requirements. Must be able to obtain and maintain Pharmacy Technician registration in the State of Tennessee.
• Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities: Knowledge of prescription notations, medications, and confidentiality. Computer skills for order processing.  Ability to complete tasks, ensure accuracy of details, and interact with a wide variety of personnel.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities: Ability to work as part of a team and project a positive attitude.

Work Location:

• Knoxville, Tennessee      
• On-Site

Compensation and Benefits: 

• UT market range: 05
• Anticipated hiring range: $22.15-$24.41/hour
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions 

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. 

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

About The College

The UT College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM), located in Knoxville, was established by an act of the Tennessee Legislature in 1974 and is part of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.

UTCVM is one of 33 veterinary colleges in the United States and provides opportunities for Tennessee students while serving pet owners and the livestock industry as well as protecting public health, enhancing medical knowledge and generating economic benefits to the state and nation.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. 

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisc