Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Tennessee

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Tennessee are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in retail pharmacy chains, hospital systems, and long-term care facilities at every level from entry-level trainee through senior compounding and specialty technician. The heaviest hiring is in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, where major employers such as HCA Healthcare, Walgreens, and CVS Health maintain large, ongoing operations. Specialty areas drawing the most consistent openings include oncology infusion, sterile compounding, and mail-order pharmacy services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles95
Top employerWalgreens
Top cityMemphis, TN
Cities hiring47
Work type100% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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Production Pharmacy Technician
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Production Pharmacy Technician
ProCompounding Pharmacy
Johnson City, Tennessee
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED

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CVS Health
Pharmacy Technician
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Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
Lebanon, Tennessee
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Pharmacy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$16 - $24/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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CVS Health
Pharmacy Technician
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Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
Alcoa, Tennessee
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Pharmacy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$16 - $24/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Walgreens
Certified Pharmacy Technician
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Jackson, Tennessee
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$17.5 - $21/hr
PTCB Certification
10,000+

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CVS Health
Pharmacy Technician
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Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$16 - $24/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Pharmacy Technician Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Memphis
8 jobs
Nashville
8 jobs
Johnson City
5 jobs
Murfreesboro
5 jobs
Cleveland
4 jobs
Knoxville
4 jobs
Dunlap
3 jobs
Morristown
3 jobs
Chattanooga
3 jobs

Pharmacy Technician Job Market in Tennessee

A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Walgreens
    Walgreens39
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health18
  • Walmart
    Walmart10
  • Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
    Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare6
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    AmPharm2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance14
  • Retail10
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2

What Tennessee Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in pharmacy technician jobs across Tennessee.

  • Active Tennessee pharmacy technician registration issued by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
  • National certification through PTCB or NHA ExCPT preferred or required by most employers
  • High school diploma or GED as the minimum education baseline for all entry-level roles
  • Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing software such as QS/1, PioneerRx, or Epic Willow
  • Ability to accurately read, interpret, and process prescription orders with minimal errors
  • Prior retail, hospital, or compounding pharmacy experience valued for non-entry positions

Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a pharmacy technician in Tennessee?

To work as a pharmacy technician in Tennessee, you must register with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy before you can be employed in the role. Registration requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a passing score on a board-approved exam such as the PTCB or NHA ExCPT. Some employers, particularly hospital systems and specialty pharmacies in Nashville and Memphis, also expect or sponsor completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program before or shortly after hire.

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Tennessee?

Pharmacy technicians in Tennessee earn a median of about $41,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $35,550 for the lowest 10% to over $55,430 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire pharmacy technicians in Tennessee?

Employers hiring pharmacy technicians in Tennessee right now include Walgreens, CVS Health, and Walmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's combination of large retail pharmacy networks and major hospital systems such as HCA Healthcare and Vanderbilt University Medical Center means hiring is spread across both clinical and community settings statewide.

Which Tennessee cities have the most pharmacy technician jobs?

Memphis, Nashville, and Johnson City have the most pharmacy technician openings in Tennessee. Nashville leads because of its dense concentration of hospital systems, specialty infusion centers, and corporate pharmacy operations, while Memphis and Knoxville generate steady demand through their regional medical centers, retail pharmacy chains, and the large healthcare employer bases anchored in both metros.

Are there remote pharmacy technician jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of pharmacy technician openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most of the role requires physical presence for dispensing, compounding, or direct patient-facing work. The roles most likely to have a remote component are prior authorization technicians and mail-order processing positions within larger pharmacy benefit management or specialty pharmacy operations.

How can I get hired as a pharmacy technician in Tennessee with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to retail chains such as CVS Health or Walgreens, which hire trainees and support them through Tennessee Board of Pharmacy registration and national certification on a set timeline. Hospital systems in Nashville and Memphis, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Regional One Health, run pharmacy technician trainee programs for candidates without prior experience. Completing a Tennessee Board of Pharmacy-approved training program before applying, or transitioning from a related role such as a pharmacy clerk, patient services representative, or medical assistant, meaningfully strengthens a first application.

Where can I find and apply to pharmacy technician jobs in Tennessee?

You can find and apply to pharmacy technician jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience, location, and schedule and apply directly to the ones that match.

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