Certified Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Position Highlights

Vanderbilt University Hospital is hiring a Certified Pharmacy Technician for the Inpatient Central Pharmacy!

Hours are Monday - Friday rotating between 5:00am - 1:30pm and 6:00am - 2:30pm. Every third weekend rotation.

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.

Technical Capabilities

• Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstrated basic understanding of computers or successfully completed training for applications supporting medication use processes.
• Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Novice): Fundamental proficiency to review, prepare, dispense and distribute prescribed medications.
• Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Novice): Working knowledge of rules and regulations, maintains current understanding, facilitates processes supporting rules and regulations, demonstrates knowledge of process improvement, quality assurance, and/or programs, understands principles underlying rules and regulations, demonstrates commitment to continuous quality improvement, supports compliance with regulations.
• Drug Inventory & Records Management (Novice): Fundamental proficiency in drug inventory and records management, maintains appropriate inventory levels of medications, collects, organizes, and/or maintains evaluations of pharmacy or patient-related information.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks impacting team's 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 applicable to the job.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry-level co-workers.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops self and others, builds and maintains relationships, communicates effectively.
• Solving Complex Problems: Identifies and solves routine problems.
• Offering Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand issues and provides accurate information and support.
• Ensuring High Quality: Performs excellent work, fulfills safety and regulatory requirements.
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability, stewards organizational resources, makes data-driven decisions.
• Fostering Innovation: Generates new ideas, applies technology, adapts to change.

Position Qualifications

• Responsibilities: Performs tasks typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
• Qualifications: Certifications: Certified Pharmacy Technician - National Healthcareer Association - National HealthCareer Association, Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, LIC-Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee
• Experience: Relevant Work Experience: Experience Level: Less than 1 year
• Education: Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program