Pharmacy Technician Trainee Program

4 weeks ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States Vanderbilt University Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician Training Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a 14-week innovative training program designed to prepare individuals to become certified Pharmacy Technicians. The program consists of 10 weeks of classroom instruction and simulated labs, followed by 4 weeks of experiential rotation in one of our Vanderbilt pharmacies.

As a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, you will assist pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications, apply departmental processes regarding inventory control, and deliver outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications.
  • Apply departmental processes regarding inventory control.
  • Deliver outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Operate computer systems and utilize technology.

Technical Capabilities:

  • Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy: Has demonstrated a basic understanding of computers or has successfully completed training for applications that are used to support medication use processes.
  • Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution: Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully review, prepare, dispense, and distribute prescribed medications.
  • Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance: Demonstrates working knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations as they apply to the department and work areas.
  • Drug Inventory & Records Management: Possesses fundamental proficiency working with drug inventory and records management.

Core Accountabilities:

  • Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defined tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance.
  • Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Follows a well-established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed.
  • Breadth of Knowledge: Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job.
  • Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team.

Core Capabilities:

  • Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion, Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others, and how to provide excellent service.
  • Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work, Checks work quality before delivery, and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.
  • Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability, Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities, and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.
  • Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas, Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.

Position Qualifications:

  • Responsibilities: Assist pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications, apply departmental processes regarding inventory control, and deliver outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Certifications: None required.
  • Work Experience: Less than 1 year of experience in a pharmacy setting.
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

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 to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled


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