Certified Pharmacy Technician PRN - Vanderbilt Hospital Clarksville

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join their team at Vanderbilt Hospital Clarksville. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, VUMC is a leading institution dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate preparation and delivery of medications to patients. The ideal candidate will be a licensed and certified Pharmacy Technician in the state of Tennessee, possessing flexibility to work various shifts, including weekdays and weekends, and commit to a minimum of four shifts within an eight-week period. VUMC fosters an environment where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and individuals can thrive, celebrating uniqueness and pride in work that aims to change the world.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Pharmacy Technician with the state of TN.
Must also be a Certified Pharmacy Technician through either PTCB or NHA.
Requirement to work a minimum of (4) shifts in an 8-week period.
Looking for flexibility to work across different shifts including weekdays and weekends.
Drug Inventory & Records Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in working with drug inventory and records management. Demonstrates ability to maintain and project appropriate inventory levels of medications. Able to collect, organize, and maintain appropriate pharmacy and patient related information. Able to successfully demonstrate inventory management skills of moderate difficulty. Has expertise in inventory rotation. cycle counting and lot number tracking. Effectively works with electronic databases/catalog.
Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency of drug preparation, dispensing and distribution in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to review, prepare and assist the pharmacist in dispensing prescribed medications. This includes checking the accuracy and appropriateness of all medications dispensed along with maintaining the sterility of parenteral medications where applicable. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Intermediate): Possesses knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and applies them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of process improvement, quality assurance and/or programs. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and maintains compliance with a federal, state and local regulations as well as organizational policies and procedures.
Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Novice): Has demonstrated a proficient understanding of computers or has successfully completed training for applications that are used to support medication use processes. Is capable of using the fundamental features of pharmaceutical computer applications to support patient care issues of moderate difficulty.
Relevant Work Experience
1 year
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Training & Development (Fundamental Awareness): Has demonstrated an understanding of the basic characteristics and needs of effective delivery: use of visual aids, demeanor, oral skills and program support requirements. Has had training in course delivery. Observed instructors in course preparation and delivery.

Responsibilities

Prepares medication for delivery to patient, delivers medications to nursing stations, restocks automated dispensing cabinets.
Pre-packages medication into unit dose containers, following appropriate guidelines and labeling procedures.
Mixes pharmaceutical preparations.
Prepares I.V. admixture formulations using aseptic technique.
Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
Receives and stores incoming supplies, checks inventories for outdated supplies.
Maintains and processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to hospital patient and enters data in computer.
Trains and supervises new technicians in all phases of pharmacy operations.