Certified Pharmacy Technician
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
About the Role
Join the pharmacy team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, one of the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals. As a Certified Pharmacy Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting safe, accurate medication delivery for our pediatric patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares, dispenses, and delivers medications to inpatient units.
- Stocks and manages automated dispensing cabinets.
- Compounds sterile and non‑sterile products (training provided).
- Assists with STAT and batch medication preparation.
- Manages medication inventory and supplies.
- Provides excellent customer service to care teams.
- Uses pharmacy computer systems and technology for safe medication distribution.
- Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and/or distribution of medications.
- Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control.
- Performs activities as directed by Pharmacists and/or Pharmacy Managers in accordance with federal, state and local laws/regulations and hospital policies.
- Delivers outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
- Operates computer systems and utilizes technology.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Fundamental Awareness)
- Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Novice)
- Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Novice)
- Drug Inventory & Records Management (Novice)
- Must complete all required training and maintain competency while in a certified technician role.
Qualifications
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or NHA is required.
- Open to candidates with less than 1 year of experience.
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm + every 3rd weekend.