Pharmacy Inventory Planner, Pharmacy Technician

Sentara Health; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401k match

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking an Inventory Planner Pharmacy Technician for Sentara CarePlex in Hampton, VA. The role involves managing pharmacy inventory and ensuring availability of medications, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Works 8-hour days, with potential weekend variations.

Requirements include Virginia Pharmacy Tech License and CPhT, plus at least 2 years of pharmacy experience. Epic and Omnicell experience are preferred, with a strong focus on accuracy and patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Virginia Pharmacy Tech License required.
• CPhT License required (NHA/PTCBB).
• 2 years pharmacy experience required.
• Pharmacy inventory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fills and delivers medications under supervision.
• Manages pharmacy inventory and supplies.
• Ensures adequate stock for patient care.
• Triages questions outside technician scope.
• Uses pharmacy systems to process patient and financial information.
• Maintains quality assurance per departmental and legal requirements.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Equivalent

Tools

Epic

Omnicell

Job description

City/State

Hampton, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara is hiring an Inventory Planner Pharmacy Technician at Sentara CarePlex.

Location:

Hampton, VA

Status:

Full Time (40 Hours/wk)

Shift:

Days

Hours:

8 hour shifts rotating between 8am-6pm

*Hours may vary outside of listed hours to meet Pharmacy staffing needs including occasional weekends.

The Pharmacy Tech Inventory Planner performs the inventory management responsibilities for the pharmacy under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner. Demonstrates ownership of all pharmacy buyer functions.

• Demonstrates advanced technical skills and ownership of the work area
• Demonstrates the ability to competently work independently
• Assumes local and/or system responsibility for assigned tasks
• Participates in the training of new employees
• Provides peer coaching and constructive feedback to other colleagues in a professional and productive manner
• Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner
• Ensures adequate supplies and medications are available for continuous patient care
• Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician's scope of practice as needed.
• Uses appropriate systems for processing patient and financial information
• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
• Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately
• Training in Pharmacy Inventory job functions
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification/Licensure

• Virginia Pharmacy Tech License (Required)
• CPhT License (Received through the NHA or PTCB) (Required)

Experience

• 2 Years of Pharmacy Experience (Required)
• Pharmacy Inventory Experience (Preferred)

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $28.33 - $41.08 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara CarePlex Hospital

located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer

and prizes itself on a close to an almost 30,000‑member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.