Full-Time
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Covenant Health
1,001-5,000 employees
Community-owned not-for-profit integrated healthcare system
No salary listed
Knoxville, TN, USA
In Person
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- Must be licensed by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy or eligible for Tennessee licensed technician status; newly hired probationary employees must be licensed by the end of their first 90 days of hire and maintain active status thereafter
- Five years of experience in pharmacy technician roles or four years with state approved certification
- Ability to perform dispensing of medications under direct pharmacist supervision; proficiency in IV processing; problem solving skills; quality improvement involvement
- Ability to supervise and evaluate technicians level I-III; experience in scheduling and staff coverage; strong written and verbal communication; leadership and supervisory skills
- Must meet standards for license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority
- Assist in development of new projects and actively participate in intra-departmental communication and dissemination of information
- Participate in pharmacy related community projects when needed
- Prepare technician schedules and ensure shifts are covered with appropriate staff and skill level to meet departmental needs
- Supervise level 1-3 technicians in daily performance; evaluate their performance
- Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required education assignments annually; participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Attend meetings as required and participate on committees; serve on professional/civic service organizations as hospital representative
- Perform functions pertaining to dispensing of medications under the direct supervision of a pharmacist; include IV process proficiency and quality improvement involvement
- Lead Pharmacy Technician responsibilities at level I, II, and advanced technicians per position criteria
- All position accountability and performance criteria for level I, level II technician and advanced pharmacy technicians are essential
- Actively involved in intra-departmental communication and dissemination of related information
- Attend and participate in required education and training as part of professional development
Covenant Health is a community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system serving East Tennessee. It operates nine acute-care hospitals plus a behavioral health hospital, outpatient clinics, physician practices, and homecare across a 25-county region. Its services include cancer care through the Thompson Cancer Survival Center, cardiac care, behavioral health, and various surgical and medical specialties, coordinated across facilities to serve the region. Its goal is to improve quality of life by expanding access to comprehensive, locally governed health services and reinvesting revenues into facilities, technology, and programs.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Founded
1997
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $1.683 billion revenue and $3.2 billion assets enable technology investments.
- Jim VanderSteeg leads expansions since 2016 with $1.2 billion prior investments.
- Reinvests surpluses into patient programs, supported by five foundations.
What critics are saying
- Tennova acquires Knoxville hospitals, erodes acute care market share.
- May 2025 Qilin ransomware breach exposes 478,188 patients' data.
- CMS OPPS 2026 cuts outpatient Medicare reimbursements by 20-30%.
What makes Covenant Health unique
- Fort Sanders Regional first in Tennessee for Perimeter AI breast cancer surgery.
- Fort Sanders Regional pioneers new cardiac technology statewide.
- Covenant Health spans 25 East Tennessee counties with nine acute-care hospitals.
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