Certified Pharmacy Technician - Vanderbilt Medical Group Clinic Pharmacy Services
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Technician performs pharmacy tasks in direct support of a pharmacist, with occasional guidance and direct pharmacist supervision. Work contributes to preparing and dispensing medications and includes customer service, call triage, and inventory control. The role is based in the Vanderbilt Medical Group Clinic Pharmacy on Main Campus and supports clinics at The Vanderbilt Clinic, Medical Center East, Villages at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt Eye Institute, and offsite locations. Responsibilities include sterile and non-sterile compounding, Omnicell inventory management, medication purchasing, and medication delivery. The position is primarily a day shift, Monday through Friday, typically 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; flexibility to work an eight-hour shift between 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. may be needed. No holidays or weekends are required. The technician must complete required training and maintain competency while in a certified technician role.
Requirements
- Hold an active Certified Pharmacy Technician credential from the National Healthcareer Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, and a Tennessee pharmacy technician license.
- Graduate from an approved discipline-specific program.
- Relevant work experience: less than one year.
- Complete required training and maintain competency while working in a certified technician role.
Nice To Haves
- Health system experience is preferred.
- Sterile compounding experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists with the preparation, dispensing, and/or distribution of medications.
- Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding.
- Manage inventory using Omnicell and apply departmental inventory-control processes.
- Purchase and deliver medications.
- Answer phone requests and triage calls to the appropriate person when unable to provide the requested information.
- Perform activities as directed by pharmacists and/or pharmacy managers in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and hospital policies.
- Provide outstanding service to internal and external customers.
- Operate computer systems and use relevant technology.
- Complete required training and maintain competency as determined by area leadership.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that 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
