PRN Pharmacy Technician, JCCHC Charitable Pharmacy

The ETSU College of Nursing invites applications for a PRN Pharmacy Technician. This position is located at the Johnson City Community Health Center Pharmacy.

The pharmacy technician will help to increase the pharmacy’s efficiency by assisting the pharmacist in preparing prescriptions and maintaining the day-to-day activities in the Pharmacy, as well as helping to provide the highest level of patient care and customer service. For successful job performance, the pharmacy technician should be flexible, demonstrate keen attention to detail, exhibit initiative, and be willing to work as part of a team.

This is a temporary position working 15-22 hours per week.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Qualified, knowledgeable, able, and prepared to perform all the duties required within the Pharmacy.
• Possesses basic math and typing skills.
• Communicates effectively with patients and other healthcare providers.
• Demonstrates keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrates ability to operate a computer system.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Licensed Pharmacy Technician through the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (must obtain before date of hire.)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board OR able to obtain within one (1) year from the date of hire; must be enrolled in a PTCB course within 3-6 months of hire.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Job Family: Temporary Non-Academic Support 2
• Hourly rate: $15.50

Application Instructions:

• Non-exempt positions are required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
• Documents needed to apply:
  • Cover Letter
  • Current CV/Resume
  • Copy of TN Pharmacy Technician licensure
  • 3-5 references

Position is contingent upon available funding.

College of Nursing Overview:

The College of Nursing is part of the University’s Academic Health Sciences Center, which also includes the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, the College of Public Health, and the College of Health Sciences. The College of Nursing is the largest in the State of Tennessee offering multiple tracks for students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department of Undergraduate Programs is home to over 45 full-time faculty and 700 students across five (5) tracks including the Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN (Johnson City, Kingsport, Sevierville), LPN-BSN, and RN-BSN/Dual Degree. The Department of Undergraduate Programs boasts a record of excellence with 60% of faculty holding specialty certifications and a strong record of collaboration and successful student outcomes. All programs in the College of Nursing are fully accredited by the CCNE.

University Overview:

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer Statement:

The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.