Pediatric Inpatient Pharmacy Technician System Support - Controlled Substances

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: MCJCHV Rx Services Job Summary: Provides expert leadership in the utilization of technical pharmacy and computer skills to assist in development, implementation and support of pharmacy systems or processes. Requires knowledge of pharmacy and hospital processes and strong analytical skills in gathering information, identifying problems and assisting with resolution of problems relating to systems or processes. Good written and verbal communication skills are required. Training of pharmacy staff to effectively utilize pharmacy systems is a requirement of the position. . Position Highlights Day shift, Monday - Friday. Onsite at 784 Melrose Ave, Nashville, TN 37211 and 2200 Children's Way Room 4508, Nashville, TN 37232. Perform routine controlled substance audits for compliance with DEA regulatory requirements and VUMC policy. Provide guidance and education to staff as gaps are identified. Maintain pharmacy documentation in audit-ready fashion. Monitor for controlled substance diversion and elevate suspicious activity. Document compliance infractions in Veritas and VUMC Diversion Database. Elevate significant findings to supervisor and VUMC Pharmacy Inventory Integrity in timely fashion. Cross-trained to perform on-site controlled substances duties (inventory, waste testing). Key Responsibilities Supports implementation and testing of new systems or processes utilized in the pharmacy. Serves as a technical resource to users and others in the department for pharmacy systems and data management. Assists with data management to support programs, compliance and safe medication use processes. Participates in quality assurance activities related to the medication use process or specified program. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• PTCB/NHA National Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
• 3 years relevant experience required.
• Technical Capabilities Mentoring & Coaching (Novice): Constructively trains and mentors others by providing positive direction and feedback. Has provided constructive suggestions to improve a situation. Knows how to remove roadblocks to success and avoids judgments at all times. Makes a concerted effort to pass on experiences and job information that can be learned easily.
• Pharmacy Data Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates a conceptual and business understanding of Data Management, as well as related topics. Able to quickly and accurately discuss the impact of new technology, platforms and design criteria on Data Management. Knowledgeable of the major business units which use applications in Data Management. Understands and monitors appropriate key business indicators as they may apply to enhancements to Data Management. Able to communicate with users and customers regarding various business functions and how they fit into Data Management in an easily understood manner.
• Pharmacy Systems Integration (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of systems integration in practical applications of a difficult nature. Able to blend legacy systems with new systems and technology in a seamless solution. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering systems integration solutions without requiring support and instruction from others.
• Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Advanced): Possesses specialized knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and applies them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Demonstrates expertise and advanced knowledge of process improvement, and quality assurance techniques. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and maintains compliance with a federal, state and local regulations as well as VUMC policies and procedures. Able to explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear.
• Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Intermediate): Has demonstrated a high level of proficiency in understanding computers or has successfully completed additional training for applications that are used to support more complex or automated medication use processes. Is capable of using the advanced features of pharmaceutical computer applications to support patient care issues of moderate difficulty.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation and testing of new systems or processes utilized in the pharmacy.
• Serves as a technical resource to users and others in the department for pharmacy systems and data management.
• Assists with data management to support programs, compliance and safe medication use processes.
• Participates in quality assurance activities related to the medication use process or specified program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed