Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pediatric Inpatient

16h16 hours ago

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, US · Full-time · $35,000 – $42,000

About this role

Make a Difference Every Shift! Join the pharmacy team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, one of the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals. As a Certified Pharmacy Technician, you’ll support safe, accurate medication delivery for our pediatric patients with full training and a supportive team behind you.

In this role, you’ll prepare, dispense, and deliver medications to inpatient units, stock and manage automated dispensing cabinets, and compound sterile and non-sterile products with full training provided. You’ll also assist with STAT and batch medication preparation, manage inventory, and use pharmacy computer systems for safe distribution.

Work in a 24/7 inpatient pharmacy serving a compassionate, collaborative pediatric care environment with a consistent day or evening schedule. The team offers supportive leadership, small-group hands-on training for sterile compounding in a cleanroom, and a culture that wants you to succeed.

Specialized pediatric experience here builds advanced career skills, with opportunities to grow into roles such as lead technician, automation technician, medication safety technician, or sterile compounding specialist. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone can thrive and your uniqueness is celebrated.

Requirements

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or NHA
Currently licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in Tennessee
Open to candidates with less than 1 year of experience
Ability to work a consistent schedule of day or evening shifts (6:00am-2:30pm or 2:00pm-10:30pm)
Willingness to complete training in non-sterile and sterile compounding and cleanroom competency
Commitment to patient safety and accuracy in medication delivery

Responsibilities

Preparing, dispensing, and delivering medications to inpatient units
Stocking and managing automated dispensing cabinets
Compounding sterile and non-sterile products (training provided)
Assisting with STAT and batch medication preparation
Managing medication inventory and supplies
Providing excellent customer service to care teams
Operating pharmacy computer systems and utilizing technology for safe medication distribution
Performing activities as directed by Pharmacists and Pharmacy Managers in accordance with regulations and hospital policies

Benefits

Evening shifts eligible for shift differential pay
Full training provided including non-sterile and sterile compounding and cleanroom competency
Opportunities for advancement into lead technician, automation technician, medication safety technician, or sterile compounding specialist
Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
Consistent schedule with day or evening shift options