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

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 patient, delivers medications to nursing stations, restocks automated dispensing cabinets.

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Position Highlights

• Day shift.
• Every 3rd weekend rotation.
• 8-hour shifts between the hours of 6:30am - 7:00pm.
• During the week, the hours are 6:30am - 3:00pm, 7:00am - 3:30pm, 7:30am - 4:00pm and 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• Weekend shift is 7:00am - 3:30pm and 10:30am - 7:00pm 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 sign-on 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 to prepare and dispense medication.
• Receives and stores incoming supplies, checks inventories for outdated supplies.
• Maintains and processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to hospital patient and enters data in computer.
• Trains and supervise new technicians in all phases of pharmacy operation.

 

Technical Capabilities

• Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Novice): Has demonstrated a proficient understanding of computers or has successfully completed training for applications that are used to support medication use processes. Is capable of using the fundamental features of pharmaceutical computer applications to support patient care issues of moderate difficulty.
• Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency of drug preparation, dispensing and distribution in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to review, prepare and assist the pharmacist in dispensing prescribed medications. This includes checking the accuracy and appropriateness of all medications dispensed along with maintaining the sterility of parenteral medications where applicable. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Intermediate): Possesses knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and applies them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of process improvement, quality assurance and/or programs. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and maintains compliance with a federal, state and local regulations as well as organizational policies and procedures.
• Training & Development (Fundamental Awareness): Has demonstrated an understanding of the basic characteristics and needs of effective delivery: use of visual aids, demeanor, oral skills and program support requirements. Has had training in course delivery. Observed instructors in course preparation and delivery.
• Drug Inventory & Records Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in working with drug inventory and records management. Demonstrates ability to maintain and project appropriate inventory levels of medications. Able to collect, organize, and maintain appropriate pharmacy and patient related information. Able to successfully demonstrate inventory management skills of moderate difficulty. Has expertise in inventory rotation. cycle counting and lot number tracking. Effectively works with electronic databases/catalog.

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