Pharmacy Technician - Vanderbilt Integrated Pharmacy
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician performs tasks in direct support of a pharmacist’s ongoing duties, with occasional guidance and direct pharmacist supervision. Work contributes to preparing and/or dispensing final dosage forms for patients. The role also provides customer service by answering phone requests and routing calls when needed, and follows departmental inventory-control processes. This is a dual-role position supporting the VIP Inventory Team and Pharmacy workflow in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The schedule is 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no weekends. The position may involve lifting up to 35 pounds. Certified Pharmacy Technicians through PTCB or NHA are preferred; registered technicians with strong pharmacy or inventory backgrounds are also welcome to apply. Knowledge of proper medication storage, handling, and ordering is preferred. The role requires applying relevant federal, state, and local regulations and hospital policies while supporting medication preparation, dispensing, distribution, inventory management, customer service, and use of computer systems and other technology. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Relevant work experience; the listed experience level is less than one year.
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician; Tennessee pharmacy technician licensure is listed among the position certifications.
- Ability to perform pharmacy tasks under direct pharmacist supervision and in accordance with applicable regulations and hospital policies.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Pharmacy Technician certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- Strong pharmacy or inventory background, including for registered pharmacy technicians.
- Knowledge of proper medication storage, handling, and ordering.
Responsibilities
- Assist the pharmacist with medication preparation, dispensing, and/or distribution.
- Apply departmental inventory-control processes.
- Perform activities as directed by pharmacists and/or pharmacy managers in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and hospital policies.
- Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
- Answer phone requests and route calls to the appropriate person when unable to provide the requested information.
- Operate computer systems and utilize technology.
- Support inventory and records management, including maintaining appropriate medication inventory levels.
Benefits
- The benefits package 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
