Certified Pharmacy Technician

About the Role

This role performs tasks within the pharmacy in direct support of a pharmacist, contributing to the preparation and dispensing of medications. The position involves providing customer service by answering phone requests and triaging calls, as well as applying departmental processes for inventory control.

Position Highlights

• Location: VMG Clinic Pharmacy on Main Campus.
• Responsibilities: sterile and non-sterile compounding, Omnicell inventory management, medication purchasing, and medication delivery.
• Clinics: Main Campus (The Vanderbilt Clinic, Medical Center East, Villages at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt Eye Institute) and offsite clinics.
• Hours: Day shift, Monday - Friday, primarily 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, with flexibility for 8-hour shifts between 6:00 am - 5:30 pm as needed.
• No holidays or weekends.
• Health system experience is preferred.
• Sterile compounding experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

• Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Fundamental Awareness): Basic understanding of computers or completed training for medication use process applications.
• Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Novice): Proficient in reviewing, preparing, dispensing, and distributing prescribed medications, including general principles and techniques of asepsis for compounding sterile preparations (CSPs).
• Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Novice): Working knowledge of relevant rules and regulations, commitment to continuous quality improvement, and support for compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and organizational policies.
• Drug Inventory & Records Management (Novice): Fundamental proficiency in working with drug inventory and records management, maintaining appropriate medication inventory levels, and collecting/organizing pharmacy or patient-related information.
• Must complete all required training and maintain competency.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks that may impact team performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Utilizes discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes, and procedures relevant to the job.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry-level co-workers.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues:
• Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills.
• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities and working styles.
• Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information and communicates clearly and courteously.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
• Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand needs and provide excellent service.
• Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises concerns appropriately.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully and provides accurate information and support.
• Ensuring High Quality:
• Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality and asks relevant questions.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of safety conditions and reports unsafe conditions.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
• Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and provides high-quality work.
• Stewards Organizational Resources: Understands the impact of personal actions on departmental resources.
• Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision-making to achieve results.
• Fostering Innovation:
• Generates New Ideas: Proposes or accepts ideas to enhance day-to-day operations.
• Applies Technology: Quickly absorbs new technology and understands when to utilize appropriate tools.
• Adapts to Change: Keeps an open mind to changing plans and incorporates changes.

Qualifications

• Certifications:
• Certified Pharmacy Technician - National Healthcareer Association
• Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
• LIC-Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee
• Education: Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience (Less than 1 year).