Certified Pharmacy Tech: Patient Care & Medication Prep

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 81,688,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician I to assist pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, recording, and transporting medications for all patient ages. Under minimal supervision, you will perform technician duties with a high level of proficiency and participate in transitional assignments.

Requires PTCB certification and Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure, a clean criminal record, and availability for all shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Education/training REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience PREFERRED: One year previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting
• Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications
• Communicate effectively with staff and other health care practitioners
• Identify equipment or operational problems and bring to the attention of a pharmacist or pharmacy manager

Skills

Typing 20-30 wpm

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

VCU Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician I to assist pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, recording, and transporting medications for all patient ages. Under minimal supervision, you will perform technician duties with a high level of proficiency and participate in transitional assignments.

Requires PTCB certification and Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure, a clean criminal record, and availability for all shifts including weekends and holidays.