Autonomous Pharmacy Technician – CPhT/NHA Certified

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support patient care activities within Pharmacy Service. The incumbent will work autonomously to perform a full range of technician duties and assist the pharmacist in delivering timely service in line with VA mission.

Knowledge of pharmacy procedures, active national certification, and ability to collaborate with the health care team are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pharmacy technician principles, practices, concepts and theories providing for sound independent work.
• Knowledge of the computerized prescription process and input of prescriptions and medication orders or electronic equivalent.
• Ability to resolve pharmacy/medication issues with other members of the healthcare team, Veterans and external customers.
• Ability to train developmental pharmacy technicians and students.
• Ability to dispense medication or sterile products following all regulations, policies and procedures to ensure safe medication distribution.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated dispensing equipment (ADE) or technology platforms/databases.

Skills

Pharmacy technician principles

Prescriptions processing

Team collaboration

Training others

Medication safety

ADE troubleshooting

Job description

The Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support patient care activities within Pharmacy Service. The incumbent will work autonomously to perform a full range of technician duties and assist the pharmacist in delivering timely service in line with VA mission.

Knowledge of pharmacy procedures, active national certification, and ability to collaborate with the health care team are required.