Pharmacy Tech IV

Riverside Health; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II in Newport News, VA. The role supports pharmacist dispensing, preparation for accreditations, and daily operations in a licensed setting.

You will perform automation fill tasks, assist with prescriptions, and ensure privacy and compliance while delivering excellent customer service. Compensation reflects experience and factors per the pay plan.

Qualifications

• Program graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience as Pharmacy Technician required.
• Experience in hospital, retail, or specialty settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs automation fill functions accurately and timely.
• Participates in pharmacy preparation for accreditations.
• Assists pharmacists in dispensing functions (prescriptions, matching labels, and filling floor requisitions).
• Provides customer service excellence by addressing customers' needs.
• Complies with HIPAA requirements.
• Participates in inventory management and drug security.
• Completes required training and maintains required certifications.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacy Technician Training program (preferred)

2 years Pharmacy Technician experience (required)

Job description

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $21.30 - $27.68/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Pharmacy Technician II assists in various activities in the pharmacy not requiring the professional judgment of a pharmacist and performs pharmacy related duties in compliance with department policies and procedures. Demonstrates and maintains competency in all technician tasks and functions and is responsible for the oversight of select areas/functions in the department as designated.

What you will do

• Performs automation fill functions accurately and timely.
• Participates in pharmacy preparation for Federal, State, DNV, specialty pharmacy accreditations.
• Assists pharmacists in dispensing functions (prescriptions, matching labels, and filling floor requisitions).
• Provides customer service excellence by addressing the customers' needs regardless of assignment.
• Demonstrates respect, concern and empathy for the spiritual, cultural, emotional and informational needs of patients, customers and co-workers.
• Follows up with customers to ensure needs are met.
• Works within RHS's policies and procedures.
• Complies with all HIPAA requirements.
• Monitors/supports departmental productivity to meet the needs of the department i.e. flexing hours, shift changes and time off.
• Demonstrates compliance with RHS time and attendance policy.
• Participates in inventory management and drug security.
• Demonstrates and maintains competency in all assigned technician tasks/functions for assigned practice setting.
• If required in practice setting, completes all compounding in compliance with USP 797, USP 800 and/or USP 795.
• Completes all required training.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses.
• Attends staff meetings, huddle.

Qualifications

• Program Graduate, Pharmacy Technician Training program or equivalent (Preferred)
• Experience 2 years Experience as Pharmacy Technician (Required)
• 2 years Pharmacy Technician in practice area (e.g. Hospital, Retail, Specialty) (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Pharmacy Technician Upon Hire (Required)
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) PTCB or ExCPT Upon Hire (Required)

Company Culture

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks.

At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.