Pharmacy Technician Trainee Program
Pharmacy Technician Trainee Program
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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 ofindividuals 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. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis 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.
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Pharmacy Technician Training ProgramJob Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician Training Program is an innovative training program that is 14 weeks in length. 10 weeks will be spent in a classroom setting doing course work and simulated labs to prepare you to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician. 4 weeks will be spent doing an experiential rotation at one of our many Vanderbilt pharmacies where you will have hands on learning. At the end of the program you will be prepared to advance your career by becoming a Certified Pharmacy Technician..
Program Highlights
- Start date is July 21 2025.
- The pay while in the 14week program is $17.19/hour.
- The Pharmacy Technician Training Program is 14 weeks.
- Schedule: Monday Thursday 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. (first 10 weeks).
- Shadowing: During weeks 78 in addition to regular class hours students will complete paid shadowing experiences on Fridays. Times vary based on assigned locations.
- Clinical rotations: During weeks 1114 clinical rotations occur at various VUMC pharmacy sites. The schedule varies based on therotation site.
This is an accelerated fulltime training program that requires a high level of commitment. Students should plan to dedicate an additional 1015 hours per week outside of class time for studying and assignments.
Because of the programs intensity it is not recommended for individuals who are currently enrolled in other school programs.
The program provides the following at no cost: textbooks (hard copy and must be returned at the end of the program) Ebooks (yours to keep) State Pharmacy Technician registration (you will pay $40.00 upfront for fingerprints but this will be reimbursed) and one CPhT Exam.
To participate in the program you will need to provide: a laptop (required for coursework and exams) gray scrubs (tops and bottoms any shade of gray and any brand) closed toe shoes are required for safety (any color) and school supplies such as notebooks and pens.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists Pharmacists 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.
Technical Capabilities:
- Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Fundamental Awareness): 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 (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully review prepare dispense and distribute prescribed medications. Where applicable this includes being proficient in the general principles and techniques of asepsis utilized to compound sterile preparations (CSPs) to minimize the risk of contamination.
- Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Novice): Demonstrates working knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations as they apply to the department and work areas. Maintains current understanding of rules and regulations and facilitates processes that support the application of various rules and regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of process improvement quality assurance and/or programs. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and supports compliance with a federal state and local regulations as well as organizational policies and procedures.
- Drug Inventory & Records Management (Novice): Possesses fundamental proficiency working with drug inventory and records management. Demonstrates ability to maintain appropriate inventory levels of medications. Able to collect organize and/or maintain evaluations of pharmacy or patient related information.
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 Healths reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the MidSouth.
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 clearly defines 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. 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. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge technologies tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. 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 highquality work/service. Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental 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 daytoday 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:
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Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level :
Less than 1 yearEducation:
High School Diploma or GED (Required)Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
