Pharmacy Tech Certified OP Mail Order

The University of Vermont Health Network; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, you will perform duties that do not require pharmacist judgment and contribute to accurate dispensing.

You will work with pharmaceutical nomenclature, medical terminology and perform calculations for dilutions, weights, measures and ratios, with competency-based training for aseptic IV preparations.

Qualifications

• PTCB certification required and must maintain active status.
• High school diploma or GED plus one year of post-high school education or relevant work experience.
• One year minimum retail pharmacy experience in the past five years and one year in a health system pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient Pharmacy Technician works under pharmacist supervision.
• Performs duties not requiring professional judgment of a pharmacist.
• Demonstrates knowledge in pharmaceutical nomenclature, medical terminology and calculations.
• Supports aseptic compounding of IV medications with competency-based training.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post high school education or relevant work experience

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician is certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician works under the direction and supervision of a pharmacist, performs those duties which do not require the professional training and judgment of a pharmacist. The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician has specialized knowledge in pharmaceutical nomenclature, medical terminology and mathematical calculations involving dilution of concentrates, weights and measures and ratios. Skills in aseptic compounding of intravenous medications are validated using competency-based training as a frequent quality control audits. The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician consistently performs and builds on prior knowledge gained from performance as a Pharmacy Assistant and National Certification requirements. The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician maintains good business practices to ensure success of company within the mission of Fletcher Allen Health Care.

EDUCATION:

Candidate must possess a High School Diploma or GED plus one year of post high school

education or relevant work experience required.

Candidate must possess and maintain active status as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.

EXPERIENCE:

One year minimum retail pharmacy within past 5 years, one year minimum experience in a health system pharmacy. Equivalent alternate pharmacy experience is acceptable.