Certified Pharmacy Technician - Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

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Organization:Pharmacy Services

Job Summary:Performs tasks within the department which directly support the ongoing duties and responsibilities of the pharmacist(s). Tasks performed contribute directly to the preparation and/or dispensing of medications while under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Provides customer service by answering phone requests and triages calls to the appropriate person if he/she cannot answer the requested information. Applies departmental processes, as guided by corporate initiatives, regarding inventory control.

• (5) 8-hour shifts that rotate between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm Monday
  - Friday.
• Currently every 4th weekend rotation. Saturday and Sunday hours are 7:00am - 5:00pm.
• Holiday rotation with hours of 7:00am - 5:00pm.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician through either PTCB or NHA in order to be considered.

• Assists the pharmacist(s) in the preparation of medications.
• Assists the pharmacist(s) in the distribution of medications.
• Assists the pharmacist(s) in processes regarding inventory control.
• Operates computer systems and utilizes technology.
• Familiar with organization and function of all units.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward all patients and co-workers.
• Establishes measurable yearly goals and objectives.
• Consistently promotes teamwork and communicates effectively.
• Compliant with organizational requirements, including policies, procedures, and regulations specific to the department.
• Consistently promotes a safe work environment and reports unsafe work practices.
• Consistently promotes positive customer relations.

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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.

• 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.

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…