Certified Pharmacy Technician - Specialty Pharmacy

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); Ibrido; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Vanderbilt Health’s Pharmacy Specialty Clin Ops 12 seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications within a clinic setting. The role emphasizes inventory control, strong customer service, and adherence to policies in a hybrid work environment.

Oncology clinic coordination and insurance/affordability tasks are included, with duties performed under pharmacist supervision and required ongoing competency training.

Competenze

• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB or NHA).
• Must complete required training and maintain competency.
• Experience with oncology clinic medication access/insurance approvals is a plus.

Mansioni

• 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 laws and hospital policies.
• Delivers outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
• Operates computer systems and utilizes technology.

Conoscenze

Pharmacy operations

Customer service

Clinical support

Insurance/billing navigation

Formazione

Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB or NHA)

Strumenti

Pharmacy computer systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region's largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you'll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization: Pharmacy Specialty Clin Ops 12

Job Summary

Performs tasks within the pharmacy in direct support of the ongoing duties and responsibilities of a pharmacist with occasional guidance. Tasks performed contribute directly to the preparation and/or dispensing of a final dosage form for administration to a patient and are directly supervised by a pharmacist. Provides customer service by answering phone requests and triaging calls to the appropriate person if they cannot answer the requested information. Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control.

Position Highlights

Hybrid schedule available after onboarding has been successfully completed.

Hours are Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm.

Responsibilities focus on Medication Access Pathway (Insurance Approvals and Patient Affordability) as well as Clinical Appropriateness and Compliance/Adherence for oncology clinic.

This position is integrated within the clinic space.

Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician through either PTCB or NHA in order to be considered.

Key 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.

The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

• 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

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, establis