Certified Pharmacy Technician PRN - Inpatient Day Shift
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Hospital is hiring a PRN Certified Pharmacy Technician for the Inpatient Central Pharmacy. The technician performs tasks in direct support of pharmacists, with occasional guidance and direct pharmacist supervision for work contributing to the preparation or dispensing of medication dosage forms. The role includes providing customer service by answering phone requests and routing calls when needed, maintaining inventory processes, and supporting medication preparation, dispensing, and distribution. The position requires two 8-hour shifts per pay period. Available shift hours are 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Candidates must hold Certified Pharmacy Technician certification through either PTCB or NHA to be considered. The technician delivers and restocks medications, fluids, and narcotics in Omnicell machines, triages calls and requests from nursing staff, and delivers stat doses. The role also requires completion of required training and maintenance of competency as determined by area leadership.
Requirements
- Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician through either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Relevant work experience: less than 1 year.
- Must work two 8-hour shifts per pay period.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists with the preparation, dispensing, and/or distribution of medications.
- Deliver and restock medications, fluids, and narcotics in Omnicell machines.
- Triage phone calls and other requests from nursing staff; route requests to the appropriate person when unable to provide the requested information.
- Deliver stat doses.
- Apply departmental processes for inventory control.
- Perform activities as directed by pharmacists and/or pharmacy managers in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and hospital policies.
- Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
- Operate computer systems and use technology in support of medication-use processes.
- Complete required training and maintain competency as determined by area leadership.
Benefits
- The role may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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