Certified Pharmacy Technician II, Outpatient Infusion Pharmacy

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Híbrido; USD 29.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Commonwealth University Health seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, recording, and transporting medications for patients of all ages. Under minimal supervision, the CPhT II performs advanced duties in medication coordination, compounding, and packaging with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include current PTCB certification and Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure, plus one year of pharmacy practice

Formación

• Current PTCB certification and Virginia Board of Pharmacy license.
• 1 year of pharmacy practice experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with compounding preferred (sterile/non-sterile) and typing 20-30 wpm.

Responsabilidades

• Assist pharmacists in preparation, dispensing, record keeping and transporting medications for all ages.
• Maintain medications and supplies used for compounding; support packaging and compounding per USP requirements.
• Train other team members or students on CPhT II shifts and skills.
• Provide staffing support and back-up as needed, including weekends and holidays.

Conocimientos

Pharmacy practice experience

Typing speed 20-30 wpm

Educación

High school diploma

CSPT Certification

PTCB AB Certificates: TPV/Hazardous Drug Management/Billing and Reimbursement

Descripción del empleo

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 PharmacyBy 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 PharmacyExperience REQUIRED:One year of previous pharmacy practice experienceExperience PREFERRED:Two years previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar settingOne year of medication compounding experience, sterile and/or non-sterilePrevious experience using a standard keyboard and typing speed of 20-30 words per minuteEducation/training REQUIRED:High school diploma or equivalentEducation/training PREFERRED:Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Certification, and/orPTCB Assessment-Based Certificate Programs:Technician Product Verification (TPV),Hazardous Drug Management, and/orBilling and ReimbursementIndependent action(s) required:Demonstrate competency in CPhT I responsibilitiesMaintain medications and supplies used for compounding purposesCompound various medication formulationsUnderstand and practice compounding according to United States Pharmacopeia requirements on non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous preparationsRepackage bulk medications into a unit-dosed form, including patient-specific dosesAcclimate to additional pharmacy-related technologies, supporting the packaging and compounding of medicationsProvide staffing support among multiple, pharmacy service shifts/sitesTrain other team members or students with regard to CPhT II shifts and skillsPerform some CPhT III shifts and responsibilities, once assessed for CPhT II mastery, and during subsequent acclimation toward CPhT III classificationServe as the back-up to the CPhT III as the “Technician-In-Charge” during weekendsSupervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/AAdditional position requirements:Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.Age Specific groups served: AllPhysical 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 motionMental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeCompensation 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.