Pharmacy Tech - Non Certified - TempForce - Temporary Assigment

Company: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Location: Nashville
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

Pharmacy Tech - Non Certified - TempForce - Temporary Assigment - 2103358 Job : Pharmacy Primary Location : TN-Nashville-Vanderbilt Hospital (VUH) Organization : HR TempForce 108252 : Description Position Summary:The Temporary Pharmacy Technician performs tasks within the pharmacy in direct support of the ongoing duties and responsibilities of a pharmacist with occasional guidance. The Temporary Pharmacy Technician 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.* This is a Temporary positionUnit SummaryVanderbilt Healths Pharmacy Department offer convenient and affordable prescriptions for patients and employees. Our pharmacy teams work directly with doctors and medical staff to meet the specialized needs of patients. Our Specialty Pharmacy is accredited by national accrediting organizations, including and URAC and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).Position Shift:

• Full-time Days Click Here To View The VUMC Promise of Discovery Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC 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 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. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.VUMC Recent AccomplishmentsBecause we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments: US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Childrens Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked. Healthcares Most Wired: Among the nations 100 most-wired hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology. Beckers Hospital Review: named as one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America, in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs. The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 childrens hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital. American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations. National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6 th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare EqualityAdditional KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and/or distribution of medications.
  • Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control.
  • Performs activities as directed by Pharmacists &/or Pharmacy Managers in accordance with federal, state and local laws/regulations and hospital policies.
  • Delivers outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
  • Operates computer systems and utilizes technology.
  • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned Basic Qualifications High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) and Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):
    • BASIC QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) (Required) Registration must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Per Pharmacy Department policy, all new hires are subject to pre-employment drug screening (post offer), as well as for cause and random drug screening during their tenure with Vanderbilt Additional Qualification Information:
      • Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration. PTCB/CPT National Pharmacy Technician Certification. Per Pharmacy Department policy, all new hires are subject to pre-employment drug screening (post offer), as well as for cause and random drug screening during their tenure with Vanderbilt. Physical Requirements/Strengths needed & Physical Demands:
        • Medium Work category requiring exertion up to 50lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20 of force frequently and/or up to 10 of force continually to move objects. Movement
          • Occasional: Sitting: Remaining in seated position
          • Frequent: Standing: Remaining on one's feet without moving.
          • Frequent: Walking: Moving about on foot.
          • Frequent: Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another
          • Frequent: Lifting over 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects from one level to another, includes upward pulling over 35 lbs, with help of coworkers or assistive device
          • Frequent: Carrying under 35 lbs: Transporting an object holding in hands, arms or shoulders, with help of coworkers or assistive device.
          • Frequent: Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward.
          • Frequent: Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles
          • Frequent: Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or maneuvering self, patient and equipment simultaneously while working in large and small spaces
          • Frequent: Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs/ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
          • Frequent: Kneeling:Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.
          • Frequent: Crouching/Squatting: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders.
          • Frequent: Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders.
          • Frequent: Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders.
          • Frequent: Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands.
          • Frequent: Fingering: Picking, pinching, gripping, working primarily with fingers requiring fine manipulation.
          • Frequent: Bimanual Dexterity: Requiring the use of both hands. Sensory
            • Continuous: Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information.
            • Continuous: Auditory: Perceiving the variances of sounds, tones and pitches and able to focus on single source of auditory information
            • Continuous: Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision.
            • Continuous: Smell: Ability to detect and identify odors. Environmental Conditions
              • Occasional: Pathogens: Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contagious illnesses.
              • Frequent: Chemicals and Gasses: Medications, cleaning chemicals, oxygen, other medical gases used in work area. *INDNCL*NHCN*CAReq ID: 2103358Vanderbilt University Medical Center is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

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