Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pediatric Inpatient

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Organization:

MCC Rx Services

Job Summary:

Performs tasks within the pharmacy in direct support of the ongoing duties and responsibilities of a pharmacist with occasional guidance. Tasks performed contribute directly to the preparation and/or dispensing of a final dosage form for administration to a patient and are directly supervised by a pharmacist. Provides customer service by answering phone requests and triaging calls to the appropriate person if they cannot answer the requested information. Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control.

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Make a Difference Every Shift!

Join the pharmacy team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, one of the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals. As a Certified Pharmacy Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting safe, accurate medication delivery for our pediatric patients — with full training, growth opportunities, and a supportive team that wants you to succeed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Schedule: 6:00am to 2:30pm or 2:00pm–10:30pm.

• Shift differential pay — evening shifts are eligible for shift differential.

• Full training provided including non-sterile and sterile compounding and cleanroom competency.

• Hospital experience not required.

• Work in a 24/7 inpatient pharmacy serving a compassionate and collaborative pediatric care environment.

• Excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll support pharmacists and clinical teams to ensure every patient receives the safest, most accurate medication therapy. Daily responsibilities include:

• Preparing, dispensing, and delivering medications to inpatient units.

• Stocking and managing automated dispensing cabinets.

• Compounding sterile and non‑sterile products (training provided).

• Assisting with STAT and batch medication preparation.

• Managing medication inventory and supplies.

• Providing excellent customer service to care teams.

• Use pharmacy computer systems and technology for safe medication distribution.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Specialized pediatric experience that builds advanced career skills.

• Small-group, hands-on training for sterile compounding in a cleanroom.

• Supportive leadership and team environment.

• Opportunities to grow into roles such as lead tech, automation tech, medication safety tech, or sterile compounding specialist.

Who We’re Looking For

This position is a great fit if you:

• Enjoy a fast-paced but supportive hospital environment.

• Want to expand your sterile compounding or inpatient pharmacy skills.

• Are comfortable working day/evening hours with a consistent schedule.

• Care about delivering compassionate service to patients, families, and clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or NHA is required in order to be considered.

• TN Pharmacy Technician License.

• Less than 1 year of experience.

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 and/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 b