Pharmacy Technician Verifier

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It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated.

It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.

Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization : Pharm Inpt Unit based Tech Job Summary : JOB SUMMARYAssists the pharmacist in the verification, preparation and distribution of medications independently.

Verifies medications in accordance with state law and standards of practice. Manages work flow to maximize efficiency and quality considering workload priorities in the pharmacy.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES* Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and / or distribution of medications.* Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control.
• Verifies medications in accordance with standards of practice.* The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

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 (Novice) : Has presented course modules as part of a program.

Effectively prepared by demonstrating knowledge in course content, structure and objectives, as well as audience characteristics.

Demonstrated audience sensitivity and awareness. Responded professionally to content questions.* 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 Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Expert) : Is a recognized technical expert in assisting the pharmacist in drug preparation, dispensing and distribution.

Expected to have the process knowledge of systems to facilitate drug preparation dispensing and distribution. This includes being proficient in the general principles and techniques of asepsis utilized to compound sterile preparations (CSPs) to minimize the risk of contamination where applicable.

Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Intermediate) : Has demonstrated a high level of proficiency in understanding computers or has successfully completed additional training for applications that are used to support more complex or automated medication use processes.

Is capable of using the advanced 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 : Independently performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team and other related teams.
• Problem Solving / Complexity of work : Gathers and analyzes data to solve problems that arise with little or no precendent.
• Breadth of Knowledge : Applies advanced job knowledge and has developed a breadth of skills in other areas.
• Team Interaction : Serves as a lead for the team by providing expertise and guidance to team members. Core Capabilities : *Supporting Colleagues : - Develops Self and Others : Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self / others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.
• Builds and Maintains Relationships : Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
• Communicates Effectively : Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion : Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.

• Solves Complex Problems : Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support : Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work : Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.

• Ensures Continuous Improvement : Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements : Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.

Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability : Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.

• Stewards Organizational Resources : Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department / area.
• Makes Data Driven Decisions : Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas : Proactively identifies new ideas / opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.

• Applies Technology : Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
• Adapts to Change : Views difficult situations and / or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications : * Responsibilities : Certifications : LIC-Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee Work Experience : Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 3 years Education : Graduate of an approved discipline specific programVanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

EOE / AA / Women / Minority / Vets / Disabled

Discover Vanderbilt Health : Located in Nashville, TN, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, Vanderbilt Health is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world.

It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. It is a place where diversity of culture, thinking, learning and leading is sought and celebrated.

It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.

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