Certified Pharmacy Technician - Narcotics
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Technician - Narcotics role is located in the Vanderbilt University Hospital Inpatient Central Pharmacy. The technician supports pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications, with tasks directly supervised by a pharmacist and performed with occasional guidance. The role focuses on narcotic medication dispensing, placing and receiving orders, inventory control, and maintaining related records. It also provides customer service by answering phone requests and routing calls when needed. Work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and hospital policies. The position requires certification through PTCB or NHA and completion of required training and competency maintenance.
Requirements
- Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician through either PTCB or NHA.
- Tennessee Pharmacy Technician licensure/certification (LIC-Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee).
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Less than one year of relevant work experience is indicated as the experience level.
- Fundamental computer literacy for applications supporting medication-use processes.
- Fundamental proficiency in medication preparation, dispensing, and distribution.
- Working knowledge of applicable pharmacy rules, regulations, quality assurance, and compliance processes.
- Fundamental proficiency with drug inventory and records management.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and/or distribution of medications.
- Place and receive orders, maintain inventory, and dispense narcotic medication.
- Apply departmental processes regarding inventory control and records management.
- Perform activities as directed by pharmacists and/or pharmacy managers in accordance with laws, regulations, and hospital policies.
- Provide customer service to internal and external customers, including answering phone requests and triaging calls when unable to provide the requested information.
- Operate computer systems and utilize technology.
- Complete required training and maintain competency in the certified technician role.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
