Pharmacy IV Technician, Part-Time

Sentara Health; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA is seeking an Inpatient IV Pharmacy Technician for a part-time position (30 hours per week) with rotating shifts. Primary hours are 6am-3pm, with occasional evening/overnight coverage and every-third weekend scheduling.

A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates. Responsibilities include filling/delivering medications under a licensed pharmacist, maintaining supplies, training new staff, and supporting clinical initiatives

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Virginia Pharmacy Tech License is required; CPhT license via NHA or PTCB is required.
• Minimum 2 years of pharmacy experience; 1 year IV or sterile compounding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fills and delivers medications under supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner.
• Triages and escalates questions outside the scope of practice.
• Maintains adequate supplies for continuous patient care.
• Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately.
• Participates in training of new employees.
• Contributes to clinical initiatives to improve patient care.

Skills

Technical pharmacy skills

Independent work

Team training

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Epic

Pharmacy equipment

Job description

Overview:

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

City/State:

Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift:

Rotating

Overview:

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

$2,500 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Candidates!

Location:

Charlottesville, VA

Status:

Part Time (30 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.

• 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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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 InsuranceLegal 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.