Certified Pharmacy Technician - Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Tullahoma, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs tasks within the department which directly support the ongoing duties and responsibilities of the pharmacist(s). Tasks performed contribute directly to the preparation and/or dispensing of medications while under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Provides customer service by answering phone requests and triages calls to the appropriate person if he/she cannot answer the requested information. Applies departmental processes, as guided by corporate initiatives, regarding inventory control. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician through either PTCB or NHA in order to be considered.
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level : 1 year
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
LIC-Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee

Nice To Haves

Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the pharmacist(s) in the preparation of medications.
Assists the pharmacist(s) in the distribution of medications.
Assists the pharmacist(s) in processes regarding inventory control.
Operates computer systems and utilizes technology.
Familiar with organization and function of all units.
Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward all patients and co-workers.
Establishes measurable yearly goals and objectives.
Consistently promotes teamwork and communicates effectively.
Compliant with organizational requirements, including policies, procedures, and regulations specific to the department.
Consistently promotes a safe work environment and reports unsafe work practices.
Consistently promotes positive customer relations.