Certified Pharmacy Technician - Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital - $4,000 Sign on Bonus

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and deliver medications, assist pharmacists, and maintain records. This role involves working rotating shifts and requires certification and relevant experience. Join a leading healthcare organization committed to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• LIC-Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee required.
• 1 year relevant work experience.
• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.

Responsibilities

• Pre-packages medication and prepares I.V. admixtures.
• Assists Pharmacist in medication dispensing.
• Trains and supervises new technicians.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy

Drug Preparation

Quality Assurance

Inventory Management

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program

Job description

**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:**

Pharmacy Services

**Job Summary:**

Prepares medication for delivery to patients, delivers medications to nursing stations, and restocks automated dispensing cabinets.

**Position Highlights:**

• Rotating 8-hour shifts Monday - Friday between 6:30 am - 7:00 pm.
• Every 3rd weekend rotation.
• Weekend shifts are from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm and 10:30 am - 7:00 pm one Sunday every 6th weekend.
• The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The bonus is only available for full-time positions.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Pre-packages medication into unit dose containers, following appropriate guidelines and labeling procedures.
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations.
• Prepares I.V. admixture formulations using aseptic technique.
• Assists Pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medication.
• Receives and stores incoming supplies, checks inventories for outdated supplies.
• Maintains and processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to hospital patients and enters data into the computer.
• Trains and supervises new technicians in all phases of pharmacy operation.

**Technical Capabilities:**

• Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Novice): Demonstrates a proficient understanding of computers or has completed training for applications supporting medication use processes.
• Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in drug preparation, dispensing, and distribution, including checking accuracy and maintaining sterility.
• Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Intermediate): Knowledge of regulations and application in complex situations; committed to quality improvement and compliance.
• Training & Development (Fundamental Awareness): Understanding of effective delivery and course support.
• Drug Inventory & Records Management (Intermediate): Proficiency in inventory management, including cycle counting and lot tracking.

Allied health professionals perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to promote health and prevent disease across various settings, contributing to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence and leadership in medical science.

**Core Accountabilities:**

• Organizational Impact: Performs non-routine tasks impacting team performance with minimal guidance.
• Problem Solving/Complexity: Conducts research and analysis for some non-routine problems.
• Knowledge: Applies broad job knowledge and basic skills in other areas.
• Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance to less experienced team members.

**Core Capabilities:**

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops self and others, builds relationships, communicates effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion, solves complex problems, offers advice and support.
• Ensuring High Quality: Performs quality work, seeks continuous improvement, fulfills safety and regulatory requirements.
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability, makes data-driven decisions, understands resource impact.
• Fostering Innovation: Generates ideas, applies technology, adapts to change.

**Position Qualifications:**

**Responsibilities:**

**Certifications:**

LIC-Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee

**Work Experience:**

Relevant work experience

**Experience Level:**

1 year

**Education:**

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.