Certified Pharmacy Automation Technician

careers-vhchealth; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health seeks a Certified Pharmacy Automation Technician to support leadership in managing equipment and automation systems for safe medication distribution. The role includes assisting with daily operations, receiving pharmacy deliveries, and providing coverage for inpatient staffing shortages as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, two years of retail/hospital pharmacy experience, one year of computer experience, and Virginia licensure as a Certified Pharmacy Technician

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of retail/hospital pharmacy experience is required.
• One year of computer experience is required.
• Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required.
• Familiarity with commonly prescribed medications, brand/generic names, use, doses, frequencies, and dosage forms is required
• Must have excellent computer and operational skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure with other healthcare professionals
• The Pharmacy technician will learn comprehensive operational details for all Omnicell equipment and new system to be implemented that would require knowledge and understanding of the operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacy Leadership with managing equipment and systems used by the pharmacy department to manage and distribute medications.
• Receive daily pharmacy deliveries and support the inpatient pharmacy team during staffing shortages.

Skills

Medication knowledge

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Omnicell equipment

Job description

Position Title

Certified Pharmacy Automation Technician

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The Certified Pharmacy Automation Technician is a staffing position with additional responsibilities to assist Pharmacy Leadership with managing equipment and systems used by the pharmacy department to manage and distribute medications.

This position also performs limited tasks including receiving daily pharmacy deliveries and supporting the inpatient pharmacy team during unplanned or planned staffing shortages.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience:

Two years of retail/hospital pharmacy experience is required.

One year of computer experience is required.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required.

Other Qualifications

• Familiarity with commonly prescribed medications, brand/generic names, use, doses, frequencies, and dosage forms is required
• Must have excellent computer and operational skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure with other healthcare professionals
• Must be knowledgeable and serve as a resource to the pharmacy leadership team regarding medication safety, medication distribution and management to help meet compliance around medication distribution with pharmacy automation and the Joint Commission, Board of Pharmacy and DEA regulatory requirements.
• The Pharmacy technician will learn comprehensive operational details for all Omnicell equipment and new system to be implemented that would require knowledge and understanding of the operations.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position-whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.