Certified Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Evening Shift - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Hospital is hiring a Certified Pharmacy Technician for its Inpatient Central Pharmacy. The position performs pharmacy tasks in direct support of pharmacists, with occasional guidance and direct pharmacist supervision for work contributing to medication preparation or dispensing. The technician provides customer service by answering phone requests and directing calls when needed, and applies departmental inventory-control processes. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with every third weekend in the rotation. The technician may cross-train across pharmacy operations, including managing central pharmacy workflows, delivering medications to Omnicell systems, preparing sterile products, and supporting OR pharmacy. Shift differentials are available. A $4,000 sign-on bonus is described, subject to eligibility: it is not available to current VUMC staff or former staff who worked for VUMC in the past twelve months, is limited to full-time positions, and requires acceptance of an offer by December 31, 2026. Vanderbilt Health is an academic health system with eight hospitals and more than 180 clinics, focused on patient care, education, and research. The organization describes a collaborative and supportive community and offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
Requirements
- Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician through either PTCB or NHA to be considered.
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Relevant work experience listed as less than one year.
- Tennessee pharmacy technician license (LIC-Pharmacy Technician).
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, and/or distributing medications.
- Apply departmental processes regarding inventory control.
- Perform activities as directed by pharmacists and/or pharmacy managers in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and hospital policies.
- Deliver outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
- Answer phone requests and triage calls to the appropriate person when unable to provide the requested information.
- Operate computer systems and use technology.
- May manage central pharmacy workflows, deliver medications to Omnicell systems, prepare sterile products, and support OR pharmacy through cross-training.
Benefits
- A $4,000 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time hires, subject to stated eligibility conditions and offer-acceptance deadline.
- Shift differentials.
- A comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
