Pharmacy Technician: Patient-Focused Dispensing & Service

Ascension St Vincent; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications within a hospital setting.

You will provide customer service by answering phone requests, assist with inventory control, and follow departmental processes to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Prior fast-paced pharmacy experience is preferred; certification through PTCB or NHA is required.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy to support medication-use processes.
• Fundamental proficiency in preparation, dispensing and distribution of medications.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage drug inventory and records.
• Complete required training and maintain competency as a certified technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and distribution of medications.
• Apply inventory control procedures.
• Follow hospital policies and regulations in daily tasks.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
• Operate computer systems and related technologies.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy

Drug Preparation & Dispensing

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Compliance & Training

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification/Program Diploma

Tools

Pharmacy Software & Computer Systems

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications within a hospital setting.

You will provide customer service by answering phone requests, assist with inventory control, and follow departmental processes to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Prior fast-paced pharmacy experience is preferred; certification through PTCB or NHA is required.