Medication Access Specialist- Specialty Pharmacy - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, recording, and transporting medications across pediatric to geriatric patients. Under minimal supervision, the CPhT II will assume advanced medication coordination and packaging responsibilities.

Candidates must hold a PTCB or ExCPT certification and Virginia licensure, have at least one year of pharmacy practice, and be willing to work all shifts, including weekends

Qualifications

• One year of pharmacy practice experience
• Two years in similar setting preferred
• CPhT II responsibilities and compounding
• CPhT II may work with sterile and non-sterile preparations

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competency in CPhT I responsibilities
• Maintain medications and supplies used for compounding
• Compound various medication formulations
• Understand and practice compounding per United States Pharmacopeia requirements
• Repackage bulk medications into unit-dosed form
• Acclimate to pharmacy-related technologies
• Provide staffing support across shifts/sites
• Train team members on CPhT II duties
• Perform some CPhT III shifts when assessed
• Serve as back-up Technician-In-Charge on weekends

Skills

Pharmacy practice experience

Compounding experience

CPhT knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CSPT Certification

PTCB TPV/Hazardous Drug Management/Billing and Reimbursement

Tools

Typing speed 20–30 wpm

Job description

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) OR valid ExCPT certification provided by the National Health Career Association 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) OR valid ExCPT certification provided by the National Health Career Association 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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