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 pharmacy tasks in direct support of pharmacists, with occasional guidance and direct pharmacist supervision for tasks that contribute to preparing or dispensing medication for patient administration. The role includes delivering and restocking medications, fluids, and narcotics in Omnicell machines; triaging phone calls and requests from nursing staff; and delivering stat doses. The technician also provides customer service, uses computer systems and technology, and applies departmental inventory-control processes. The role requires two 8-hour shifts per pay period, scheduled from either 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The technician must complete required training and maintain competency as determined by area leadership. Work is performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and hospital policies.
Requirements
- Certification as a Pharmacy Technician through either PTCB or NHA is required for consideration.
- Required certification qualifications listed include Certified Pharmacy Technician from the National Healthcareer Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, and Tennessee Pharmacy Technician licensure.
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Relevant work experience is listed; experience level is less than one year.
- Must complete required training and maintain competency as determined by area leadership.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists with the preparation, dispensing, and/or distribution of medications.
- Deliver and restock medications, fluids, and narcotics to Omnicell machines.
- Deliver stat doses.
- Triage phone calls and other requests from nursing staff, routing calls to the appropriate person when unable to answer.
- 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 customer service to internal and external customers.
- Operate computer systems and utilize technology.
- Complete required training and maintain competency in the certified technician role.
Benefits
- The role may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
