Pharmacy IV Technician, Full-Time

sentara; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401k match

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA is seeking an Inpatient IV Pharmacy Technician to support clinical pharmacy care delivery under a licensed pharmacist. Rotating shift, 6am–3pm with occasional evenings and overnight coverage; 40 hours per week.

We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, competitive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to patient care in a Magnet-status community hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Virginia Pharmacy Tech License required.
• CPhT certification (NHA or PTCB) required.
• Minimum 2 years pharmacy experience required.
• 1 year IV or sterile compounding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fills and delivers medications under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Triages questions outside scope and escalates as needed.
• Maintains adequate supplies for patient care.
• Operates pharmacy equipment and ensures quality assurance.
• Participates in training of new employees.

Skills

Pharmacy skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Virginia Pharmacy Tech License

CPhT Certification

Tools

Epic

Pharmacy IS

Job description

City/State: Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift: Rotating

Overview: Sentara is hiring an Inpatient IV Pharmacy Technician at Marth Jefferson Hospital

$5,000 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Candidates!

Location: Charlottesville, VA

Status: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

Shift: Rotating/ Primary Days*

Hours: 6am-3pm* (occasional evening and overnight coverage)

Weekends: Every 3rd Weekend

Holiday Rotation

*Hours will primarily be day shift between 6am and 3pm but may require availability in the evening or overnight hours to meet pharmacy staffing needs.

The Pharmacy Tech II Clinical performs the technician responsibilities of clinical pharmacy care delivery under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.

• Demonstrates advanced technical skills and ownership of the work area
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently defined areas of pharmacy practice competently
• Assumes local and/or system responsibility for assigned tasks related to advanced clinical job positions
• Participates in the training of new employees
• Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner
• Ensures adequate supplies 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 information
• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
• Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately
• Participates in clinical initiatives to continuously improve patient care
• Training in an advanced Clinical Pharmacy Technician job function
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned
• A pharmacy technician license is required in the state of practice

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Certification/Licensure

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

Experience

• 2 Years Pharmacy Experience (Required)
• 1 Year IV or Sterile Compounding 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 $23.50 - $36.36 hourly.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/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.

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 Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its 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.