Certified Pharmacy Technician - Vanderbilt Health West End Infusion

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is the region's largest comprehensive academic health system, with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. We are dedicated to providing world-class care, advancing medicine through patient care, education, and research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive community. We are committed to an environment where talented, compassionate people unite to bring advanced care to our neighbors. This role is within VMG Pharmacy and involves direct support of pharmacist duties, contributing to the preparation and dispensing of medications under pharmacist supervision. The position also includes customer service via phone and inventory control. The hours are tentatively Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, subject to change. Key responsibilities include managing automated dispensing cabinets, pharmacy medication and supplies inventory, and compounding sterile products. The team will consist of this Certified Pharmacy Technician and a Pharmacy Supervisor.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician through either PTCB or NHA.
Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Fundamental Awareness): Has demonstrated a basic understanding of computers or has successfully completed training for applications that are used to support medication use processes.
Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully review, prepare, dispense and distribute prescribed medications. Where applicable, this includes being proficient in the general principles and techniques of asepsis utilized to compound sterile preparations (CSPs) to minimize the risk of contamination.
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Novice): Demonstrates working knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations as they apply to the department and work areas. Maintains current understanding of rules and regulations and facilitates processes that support the application of various rules and regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of process improvement, quality assurance and/or programs. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and supports compliance with a federal, state and local regulations as well as organizational policies and procedures.
Drug Inventory & Records Management (Novice): Possesses fundamental proficiency working with drug inventory and records management. Demonstrates ability to maintain appropriate inventory levels of medications. Able to collect, organize and/or maintain evaluations of pharmacy or patient related information.
Must complete all required training and maintain competency while in a certified technician role as determined by area leadership.
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Responsibilities

Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and/or distribution of medications.
Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control.
Performs activities as directed by Pharmacists and/or Pharmacy Managers in accordance with federal, state and local laws/regulations and hospital policies.
Delivers outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
Operates computer systems and utilizes technology.
Manages automated dispensing cabinets.
Manages pharmacy medication and supplies inventory.
Compounding sterile products.