Certified Pharmacy Technician II, Outpatient Infusion Pharmacy

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Cert Pharmacy Tech II to assist pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, recording, and transporting medications across all patient groups. Under minimal supervision, the Tech II performs CPhT II duties, coordinates medications, compounds, and packages, while meeting USP requirements for non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous preparations.

Must hold PTCB certification and Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure; willingness to cover all shifts

Qualifikationen

• One year of pharmacy practice experience required.
• Current PTCB certification and Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure required.
• Must have a clean criminal record as per policy.

Aufgaben

• Demonstrate competency in CPhT I responsibilities.
• Maintain medications and supplies used for compounding.
• Compound various medication formulations.
• Repackage bulk medications into unit-dosed forms.
• Provide staffing support across shifts/sites.

Kenntnisse

Pharmacy practice

PTCB certified

State licensure

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

The Cert Pharmacy Tech II aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for all patients including the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescence, adult, and geriatric.

Under minimal supervision, the Cert Pharmacy Tech II performs the required duties of a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) II at a high level of proficiency, demonstrating exemplary work behaviors and ownership for the success of the work area.

The CPhT II is tasked with all of the independent actions required of the CPhT I, in addition to increased responsibilities of medication coordination, compounding, and packaging.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

• Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
• By virtue of societal trust and security explicitly imparted to pharmacies for the control of drugs, candidate/incumbent must have a clean criminal record (i.e. no felony conviction; no drug or pharmacy related convictions, including misdemeanors; no denial, suspension, revocation, or restriction of registration or licensure by any State Board of Pharmacy)

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

• Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy

Experience REQUIRED:

• One year of previous pharmacy practice experience

Experience PREFERRED:

• Two years previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting
• One year of medication compounding experience, sterile and/or non-sterile
• Previous experience using a standard keyboard and typing speed of 20-30 words per minute

Education/training REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Education/training PREFERRED:

• Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Certification, and/or
• PTCB Assessment-Based Certificate Programs:
• Technician Product Verification (TPV),
• Hazardous Drug Management, and/or
• Billing and Reimbursement

Independent action(s) required:

• Demonstrate competency in CPhT I responsibilities
• Maintain medications and supplies used for compounding purposes
• Compound various medication formulations
• Understand and practice compounding according to United States Pharmacopeia requirements on non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous preparations
• Repackage bulk medications into a unit-dosed form, including patient‑specific doses
• Acclimate to additional pharmacy‑related technologies, supporting the packaging and compounding of medications
• Provide staffing support among multiple, pharmacy service shifts/sites
• Train other team members or students with regard to CPhT II shifts and skills
• Perform some CPhT III shifts and responsibilities, once assessed for CPhT II mastery, and during subsequent acclimation toward CPhT III classification
• Serve as the back‑up to the CPhT III as the "Technician-In-Charge" during weekends
• Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:

• Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical - Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Ranges:

• Certified Pharmacy Tech I: $21.00 - $28.51
• Certified Pharmacy Tech II: $21.00 - $30.79
• Certified Pharmacy Tech III: $21.46 - $33.26

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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