Part Time Certified Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Hospital is hiring a part-time Certified Pharmacy Technician for its Inpatient Central Pharmacy. The role performs pharmacy tasks in direct support of pharmacists, with occasional guidance and direct pharmacist supervision for tasks contributing to preparation or dispensing of medications for patients. The technician also provides customer service by answering phone requests and routing calls when unable to provide the requested information, and applies departmental inventory-control processes. The position requires 20 hours per week. Available schedules are 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with a rotation every third weekend and four holidays per year. Candidates must hold Certified Pharmacy Technician credentials through either PTCB or NHA to be considered. The role also requires completion of required training and maintenance of competency as determined by area leadership.
Requirements
- Certified Pharmacy Technician credential through either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Relevant work experience is listed, with an experience level of less than one year.
- Must complete required training and maintain competency while in a certified technician role.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and/or distribution of medications.
- Apply departmental processes for 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.
- Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
- Answer pharmacy phone requests and route calls to the appropriate person when unable to provide the requested information.
- Operate computer systems and use relevant technology.
- Complete required training and maintain competency in the certified technician role as determined by area leadership.
Benefits
- The benefits package 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
