Pharmacy Tech II: Medication Access & Compounding

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

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