Certified Pharmacy Technician - Investigational Drug Services

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Organization :

Pharmacy Clinical Team Lead-VUH IDS

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.

Vanderbilt Health is hiring a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join the Investigational Drug Services team!

Position Highlights

• P rovides support for clinical trials at Vanderbilt University Hosptial on the main campus.
• R esponsible for inventory management, dispensing investigational medication preparations, meeting compliance requirements and other operational needs in IDS.
• (4) 10-hour shifts.
• No weekends.
• Previous IV experience is preferred.
• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician through either PTCB or NHA in order to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Capabilities

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities :

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others : Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships : Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively : Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion : Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems : Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support : Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work : Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements : Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability : Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work / service. - Stewards Organizational Resources : Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions : Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas : Willingly proposes / accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology : Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change : Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications :

Responsibilities :

Certifications :

Certified Pharmacy Technician - National Healthcareer Association - National HealthCareer Association, Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, LIC-Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee

Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level : Less than 1 year

Education :

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE / Vets / Disabled.