Pharmacy tech trainee

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Student loan pay down

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA, is hiring a full-time Inpatient Pharmacy Technician in Training to join the team. The technician will work under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists to assist in dispensing and care delivery, while enrolling in an approved training program and obtaining certification within 30 days of hire.

The role requires enrollment in a technician-in-training program, state licensure, and a willingness to work a rotating 8-hour shift with occasional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; enrollment in approved technician training program or Guild Program certification/licensure.
• Certification as a technician-in-training within 30 days of hire in the state of practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform care delivery and dispensing under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.
• Fill and deliver medications under supervision; ensure adequate supplies for patient care.
• Triages and escalates questions outside the technician scope.
• Use systems for processing patient information and ensure quality assurance per policy.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

PTCB certification

NHA certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Enrollment in approved pharmacy technician training program

Guild Program Certification/Licensure

Technician-in-training certification within 30 days

Tools

Epic

Omnicell

Job description

Location & Shift

City/State: Norfolk, VA; Work Shift: Rotating

Sentara is hiring a Full-time Inpatient Pharmacy Technician in Training at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA.

Location: Norfolk, VA—Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Status: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

Shift: Rotating (8 hour shift)

Hours: 6am-11pm* (occasional overnight coverage)

Weekends: Every Other Weekend Holiday Rotation

*Hours may vary to meet pharmacy staffing needs.

Education & Certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Enrollment in an approved pharmacy technician training program or Guild Program Certification/Licensure
• Certification as a technician-in-training within 30 days of hire in the state of practice is required

Job Responsibilities

• Registered Pharmacy technician-in-training in the state of practice.
• Performs care delivery and dispensing under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.
• 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 Enrollment in an approved pharmacy technician training program or Guild Program and certification as a technician-in-training within 30 days of hire is required Must register as a pharmacy technician-in-training in the state of practice In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Experience & Qualifications

Experience Previous Pharmacy Experience (preferred)

Keywords

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Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.

The base pay range for full-time employment is $21.15 - $32.72 hourly.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

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 Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

About Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Company Culture & Diversity

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.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.

The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!