Certified Pharmacy Technician - Medical Center East Pharmacy

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is hiring a Certified Pharmacy Technician for the Medical Center East discharge pharmacy. The technician performs pharmacy tasks in direct support of a pharmacist’s duties, with occasional guidance and direct pharmacist supervision for tasks contributing to the preparation or dispensing of medications. The role includes customer service, call triage, inventory control, and operating pharmacy computer systems and technology. Training is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the first eight weeks. After training, the regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a weekend rotation every eighth weekend. Candidates must be certified through either PTCB or NHA to be considered and must complete required training and maintain competency in the certified technician role. The position requires a graduate of an approved discipline-specific program and relevant work experience; the listed experience level is less than one year. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

Requirements

Must hold certification as a Pharmacy Technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Must complete all required training and maintain competency in the certified technician role.
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Relevant work experience; listed experience level is less than one year.
Demonstrated fundamental computer literacy for pharmacy applications.
Fundamental proficiency in medication preparation, dispensing, and distribution; where applicable, knowledge of general aseptic principles and techniques for sterile preparations.
Working knowledge of applicable rules and regulations, quality assurance, compliance, and continuous quality improvement.
Fundamental proficiency in drug inventory and records management.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists with the preparation, dispensing, and/or distribution of medications.
Apply departmental processes for inventory control and maintain appropriate medication inventory levels.
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, answer phone requests, and route calls when unable to provide the requested information.
Operate computer systems and use technology to support medication-use processes.
Complete required training and maintain competency as determined by area leadership.