Pharmacy Technician Coordinator - Specialty Pharmacy

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Coordinator to lead a team of 12-15 staff, coordinating workflow and training. This role spends 50% of time on workflow and requires 4+ years of pharmacy experience with a valid technician certification (PTCB or NHA).

A hybrid schedule is available after training, with Monday–Friday day shifts. The coordinator will supervise scheduling, assist pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution, and drive quality

Qualifications

• 4 years of pharmacy experience is required.
• Pharmacy Technician certification through PTCB or NHA is required to be considered.
• Formal or informal leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and distribution of medications.
• Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control.
• Operates computer systems and utilizes technology.
• Works collaboratively with pharmacy management to effect positive change in the workplace.
• Develops, implements and maintains new programs and protocols.
• Oversees and reviews quality assurance data and takes corrective action for variances.
• Performs any job duty of a Pharmacy Technician Specialist.

Skills

Leadership

Pharmacy experience

Mentoring & coaching

Job description

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:

Specialty Pharmacy Tech

Job Summary:

Provides expert leadership in assisting the pharmacy manager/supervisor or designee to train and coordinate the efforts of a group of pharmacy technicians into an efficient support team. Assigns and coordinates the work schedule for a large group of technicians. Monitors technician activities to support compliance to hospital and department policies and procedures. Participates in interviews with pharmacy technician candidates and selection. Participates in coordination of orientation and training of new pharmacy technicians as well as the ongoing training for new processes or procedures. Participates in the performance assessment of staff in assigned areas. Under the direction of pharmacy management, coordinates data collection and analysis of quality, efficiency, and service data for a designated pharmacy area or areas and takes corrective action, if applicable.

Position Highlights

The Pharmacy Technician Coordinator will manage 12-15 direct reports on the inbound team.

This is a working coordinator position spending 50% of the time in workflow.

Monday - Friday day shift hours.

Hybrid schedule available after training.

4 years of pharmacy experience is required in order to be considered.

Formal or informal leadership experience is preferred.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and/or distribution of medications.
• Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control.
• Operates computer systems and utilizes technology.
• Works collaboratively with pharmacy management to effect positive change in the workplace.
• Develops, implements, and maintains new programs and protocols.
• Oversees and reviews quality assurance data and takes corrective action for variances.
• Performs any job duty of a Pharmacy Technician Specialist.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

• 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.
• Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Expert): Is a recognized technical expert in assisting the pharmacist in drug preparation, dispensing and distribution. Expected to have the process knowledge of systems to facilitate drug preparation dispensing and distribution. This includes being proficient in the general principles and techniques of asepsis utilized to compound sterile preparations (CSPs) to minimize the risk of contamination where applicable.
• 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.
• Drug Inventory & Records Management (Advanced): Demonstrates expertise working with drug inventory and records management. Demonstrates ability to maintain and project appropriate inventory levels of medications. Able to collect, organize and/or maintain appropriate pharmacy and patient related information. Successfully uses advanced Inventory Management tools and products to manage inventory. Takes a lead role in the design and implementation of infrastructure that improves efficiency and effectiveness.
• Program Management (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to administer a program or product. Works under the direction of others.
• Mentoring & Coaching (Intermediate): Demonstrates good training and