Pharmacy Tech PRN

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician I role at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters involves working under the direct supervision of the pharmacist as stated by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy and reports to the Pharmacy Operations Supervisor. The technician assists the pharmacist and other health care professionals in the medication distribution system.

Responsibilities include handling prescriptions, prioritizing urgent orders, maintaining equipment, stocking medications, preparing patient-specific

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with a variety of departmental and hospital personnel when obtaining and/or replenishing medications.
• Skills to verify medication information with computer records and appropriate documentation associated with medications.
• Basic computer keyboard skills.

Responsibilities

• Use computers and relevant programs to access patient records, charge/credit patients for medications, and verify patients’ locations.
• Organize and prioritize phone calls and window traffic, and keep the pharmacist informed.
• Collect and organize all pertinent information under the direction of the pharmacist.
• Recognize and prioritize stat and emergency medication orders.
• Appropriately use and maintain all equipment, ensuring it is clean and in working order.
• Perform stock rotation, ordering, and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Appropriately store medications in their designated areas.
• Compound and/or prepackage oral suspensions, ointments/creams, unit dose oral syringes, inhalants, and tablets.
• Accurately prepare patient‑specific doses with correct medication, concentration/strength, and dose.
• Label patient medications properly and apply auxiliary labels when necessary.
• Prepare medications for loading/refilling into automated dispensing devices, and accurately place medications in the designated location.
• Deliver patient‑specific medications to the correct patient drawer, and remove expired medications appropriately.
• Develop rapport with patient care units by being highly visible and available to serve their needs and address concerns as they arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer keyboard skills

Skills to verify medication info with

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician I works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist as stated by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy and reports to the Pharmacy Operations Supervisor. The technician assists the pharmacist and other health care professionals in the medication distribution system.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Use computers and relevant programs to access patient records, charge/credit patients for medications, and verify patients’ locations.
• Organize and prioritize phone calls and window traffic, and keep the pharmacist informed.
• Collect and organize all pertinent information under the direction of the pharmacist.
• Recognize and prioritize stat and emergency medication orders.
• Appropriately use and maintain all equipment, ensuring it is clean and in working order.
• Perform stock rotation, ordering, and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Appropriately store medications in their designated areas.
• Compound and/or prepackage oral suspensions, ointments/creams, unit dose oral syringes, inhalants, and tablets.
• Accurately prepare patient‑specific doses with correct medication, concentration/strength, and dose.
• Label patient medications properly and apply auxiliary labels when necessary.
• Prepare medications for loading/refilling into automated dispensing devices, and accurately place medications in the designated location.
• Deliver patient‑specific medications to the correct patient drawer, and remove expired medications appropriately.
• Develop rapport with patient care units by being highly visible and available to serve their needs and address concerns as they arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Certification eligible with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy and certification obtained within 9 months of original hire date.
• Hold current certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the exam for the certification of pharmacy technicians (ExCPT).
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program approved by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with a variety of departmental and hospital personnel when obtaining and/or replenishing medications.
• Skills necessary to verify medication information with computer records and appropriate documentation associated with medications.
• Basic computer keyboard skills.

Working Conditions

Pharmacy employees work in or near a clinical patient care environment with minimal exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, or extremes in temperature. Minimal or occasional exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common in a healthcare environment. Minimum adverse working conditions related to the proximity and services of the clinical healthcare services.

Physical Requirements

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Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at [e-mail].