Pharmacy recruitment and pharmacist jobs in Tennessee.
Quad Recruitment places pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy leaders with Tennessee employers, from health systems in Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville to community pharmacies in the Tri-Cities and rural hospitals across the state. We check Tennessee Board of Pharmacy licensing and technician registration before you meet anyone.
Employment and pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Pharmacy jobs in Tennessee right now.
Live Tennessee roles appear below as soon as they go live. Many of our searches are never advertised, so send us your resume and our US team will tell you about Tennessee roles first.
How pharmacy licensing works in Tennessee.
Tennessee uses its own edition of the MPJE and asks new pharmacists for 1,700 internship hours. Technicians register with the Board, and national certification lets them take on extra tasks and changes how pharmacies can staff.
NAPLEX plus the TN MPJE
The Board requires the NAPLEX and the Tennessee MPJE, plus 1,700 hours of internship completed through programs structured by a college or school of pharmacy.
Reciprocity through NABP
Pharmacists licensed elsewhere apply through NABP's license transfer program, pass the Tennessee MPJE and complete a criminal background check. If you have been licensed for 12 months or more, reciprocity is the route.
Registered with the Board
Anyone working as a technician must register with the Board, with a background check and an employer affidavit. New hires can work for up to 90 days from their hire date before registering.
Contraceptive prescribing
Tennessee pharmacists can prescribe hormonal contraceptives under a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement that includes a general prescriptive order from one or more authorized prescribers.
Source: Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (Department of Health) and Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapters 1140-01, 1140-02 and 1140-15. Requirements change, so always confirm with the board before you apply.
Where we recruit pharmacy staff in Tennessee.
Tennessee's pharmacy market splits across three large metro areas and a long run of smaller cities and rural counties. We plan every search around where the role is.
Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Large health systems, academic medicine, specialty pharmacy and corporate roles, with the most competition for experienced staff.
Memphis and West Tennessee
Hospital, academic and community pharmacy roles in the state's western metro.
Knoxville and East Tennessee
Health system, community and long-term care pharmacy roles across the eastern valley.
Chattanooga
Hospital and community pharmacy in a metro area that borders Georgia and draws candidates from both states.
Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol
Regional hospital and community pharmacy roles in the Tri-Cities.
Rural hospitals and pharmacies
Smaller hospitals and independent pharmacies where pharmacists often work with less support and more variety.
Tennessee pharmacy roles we fill.
From a single relief pharmacist to a Director of Pharmacy, these are the settings and roles we recruit for across Tennessee.
Hire Tennessee pharmacy staff faster than you can on your own.
Tennessee employers compete with each other and with neighboring states for experienced pharmacists, so roles outside the big metros can sit open for a long time. We check license and registration status on the first call and send a short list of people who can actually start.
- Tennessee license and technician credentials checked before you see a resume.
- A short list of strong candidates, not a pile of applications to sift.
- Honest pay advice: if we think your offer is above or below the Tennessee market, we will tell you, and show you how to stand out.
- Permanent, contract and leadership hiring across the whole market.
Looking for a pharmacy job in Tennessee?
Tennessee pharmacist pay sits a little below the national median, but the state has a lower cost of living than many markets and a wide spread of hospital, community and specialty roles. We'll be straight with you about what a role is worth.
- Pharmacist, technician and leadership roles across Tennessee.
- Straight answers on pay, using public salary data rather than guesswork.
- Help with NABP license transfer and the Tennessee MPJE if you're relocating.
Pharmacy recruitment near Tennessee.
We recruit pharmacy staff in all 50 states. These are the neighboring markets candidates and employers most often compare.
Tennessee pharmacy recruitment FAQs.
Who licenses pharmacists in Tennessee?
The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy, part of the Department of Health. New pharmacists need the NAPLEX, the Tennessee MPJE and 1,700 hours of internship.
Can I transfer my pharmacist license to Tennessee?
Yes. You apply through NABP's license transfer program, pass the Tennessee MPJE and complete a criminal background check.
Do pharmacy technicians need to be registered in Tennessee?
Yes. Technicians must register with the Board, although new hires can work for up to 90 days from their hire date before registering. National certification is not required to register, but certified technicians can take on extra tasks.
How much do pharmacists earn in Tennessee?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median annual wage for Tennessee pharmacists at $133,390, and $41,920 for pharmacy technicians (May 2025).
What can certified pharmacy technicians do in Tennessee?
On top of registered technician duties, certified technicians can take new or transferred oral prescription orders. Pharmacies can also go beyond the standard 6:1 technician to pharmacist ratio if the extra technicians are certified.
Let's fill your Tennessee pharmacy role.
Tell us about the role, the location and when you need someone to start. Our US team will come back to you with a plan, and an honest view of the market.
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