Certified Pharmacy Technician - Medical Center East Pharmacy

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is hiring a Certified Pharmacy Technician for the Medical Center East Pharmacy. This role supports pharmacists by performing pharmacy tasks that contribute to medication preparation, dispensing, and distribution, under direct pharmacist supervision and with occasional guidance. The position is in a discharge pharmacy and includes customer service, inventory control, and use of pharmacy computer systems and technology. For the first eight weeks, training is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After training, the regular schedule is Monday through Friday from 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. The role requires completion of required training and ongoing competency as determined by area leadership. The position requires fundamental proficiency in pharmacy computer use, medication preparation and distribution, pharmacy quality assurance and compliance, and drug inventory and records management. Vanderbilt Health describes a supportive, collaborative environment and offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

Requirements

Must hold certification as a Pharmacy Technician through either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Tennessee Pharmacy Technician license (LIC-Pharmacy Technician).
Fundamental proficiency in pharmacy computer systems and applications that support medication-use processes.
Fundamental proficiency in preparing, dispensing, and distributing prescribed medications, including general aseptic principles and techniques where applicable.
Working knowledge of applicable departmental rules and regulations, quality assurance, process improvement, and compliance requirements.
Fundamental proficiency in drug inventory and records management.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in 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 customer service to internal and external customers, including answering phone requests and directing calls when unable to provide the requested information.
Operate computer systems and use technology that supports medication-use processes.
Collect, organize, and/or maintain pharmacy or patient-related information and records.
Complete required training and maintain competency as determined by area leadership.