Certified Pharmacy Technician, ESS Pharmacy, $4,000 Sign On

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Purchasing Technician Coord

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY

ESS Pharmacy
Pharmacist Manager- Eric Patton
Pharmacist Supervisor- Amy Vickery
Technician Coordinator- Terra Taylor

The ESS (Enterprise Support Services) Pharmacy-
• Supports both hospital and clinic services of Vanderbilt University Medical Center by focusing on inventory fulfillment.
• Responsible for the acquisition, storage, and distribution of medications and their associated supplies to most Vanderbilt pharmacy and clinic areas.
• Supply inventory to 200+ automated dispensing cabinets, 125+ Anesthesia Workstations, 28 satellite pharmacies and 275+ clinics.
• Responsible for a portion of non-sterile compounding.
• The pharmacy setting is like a warehouse, and we are located off-site of the main Vanderbilt campus.

Hours of Operation- Open 365 days
• Mon – Fri 4:30am–7:00pm
• Sat – Sun 4:30am–1:00pm

Technician Scheduling-
• STAFF A-
o Shift varies Mon-Fri- 4:30am-1:00pm OR 7:00am-3:30pm
o Rotate every other weekend- 4:30am-1:00pm
o Rotate holidays (4 on and 4 off then swap next year)

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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 &/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.

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