Certified Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - Days and Evenings

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care. The role covers preparation, dispensing, record-keeping, and transport of medications for all ages, under minimal supervision.

Requirements include Virginia Board of Pharmacy registration and PTCB/ExCPT certification within 6 months. Preferred candidates have 1 year of pharmacy experience and typing skills at 20–30 wpm. Must work all shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Virginia Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
• Pharmacy Technician certification from PTCB or ExCPT within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Aid pharmacists in preparation, dispensing, record-keeping, and transportation of medications.
• Communicate effectively with staff and other health care practitioners.
• Identify equipment or operational problems and report to a pharmacist or pharmacy manager.
• Perform tasks designated by the pharmacist to assist in patient care and support workflow.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Typing 20-30 wpm

Education

High school diploma

PTCB/ExCPT certification within 6 months

Job description

The Certified Pharmacy Technician 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, this role performs the required duties of a technician at a high level of proficiency, demonstrating exemplary work behaviors and ownership for the success of the work area.This position also learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements:

• Virginia Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
• Pharmacy Technician certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT), is required within 6 months of employment

Experience REQUIRED:

• N/A

Experience PREFERRED:

• One year previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting
• 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:

• N/A

Independent action(s) required:

• Performs tasks designated by the pharmacist to assist in patient care that do not legally require a pharmacist's supervision or verification.
• Communicates effectively with all staff members.
• Identifies equipment or operational problems and brings them to the attention of a pharmacist or pharmacy manager.
• Interacts with other health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment.

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)
• 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.

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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