Certified Pharmacy Technician

About the Role

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician for the Inpatient Central Pharmacy on the evening shift.

• Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM.
• Every 3rd weekend rotation.
• This position offers cross-training across various pharmacy operations.
• Shift differentials are available.

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 &/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.
• Provides customer service by answering phone requests and triaging calls to the appropriate person if information cannot be provided.

Technical Capabilities

• Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Fundamental Awareness): Basic understanding of computers or completed training for applications supporting medication use processes.
• Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Novice): Proficiency 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 appropriate rules and regulations, commitment to continuous quality improvement, and support for compliance.
• Drug Inventory & Records Management (Novice): Fundamental proficiency with drug inventory and records management, ability to maintain appropriate inventory levels, and collect/organize pharmacy or patient-related information.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Certified Pharmacy Technician through either PTCB or NHA.
• Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy.
• Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution.
• Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance.
• Drug Inventory & Records Management.
• Operates computer systems.

Qualifications

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