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Organization
- VCH
- Pharmacy
- Job
- Summary: Prepares medication for delivery to patient, delivers medications to nursing stations, restocks automated dispensing cabinets. . Position Highlights Must be a licensed Pharmacy Technician with the state of TN. Must also be a Certified Pharmacy Technician through either PTCB or NHA in order to be considered. Requirement to work a minimum of (4) shifts in an 8-week period. Looking for flexibility to work across different shifts including weekdays and weekends. 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 Receives and stores incoming supplies, checks inventories for outdated supplies.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 supervises new technicians in all phases of pharmacy operations.
Technical Capabilities 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.
- 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. 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.
- 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. 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:
- Organizational
- Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
- Problem
- Solving/
- Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
- Breadth of
- Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.
- Team
- Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
- 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: LIC-Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level
- 1 year
- Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. 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.
