Certified Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - Days/Evenings

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in providing high-quality pharmaceutical care. The role involves preparing, dispensing, recording, and transporting medications for patients across all age groups.

Under minimal supervision, the technician performs duties with a high level of proficiency and supports transitional duty assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• 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 preferred: one year previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting; typing speed of 20-30 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting medications for all patients.
• Under minimal supervision, perform duties at a high level of proficiency and demonstrate ownership for the work area.
• Communicate effectively with all staff members and identify equipment or operational problems and bring them to a pharmacist or pharmacy manager.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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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