Pharmacy Tech Trainee OP

UVM Health; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to support filling medication orders and deliveries while learning the professional skills required for a licensed technician.

The role includes managing PYXIS systems and leading daily operations, with both sterile and non-sterile preparation responsibilities as needed. Per diem scheduling allows roughly 16–20 hours weekly, with variability based on organizational needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Trainee will obtain Pharmacy Tech license with the VT Board of Pharmacy before start of employment.
• Must achieve National Certification within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders.
• Deliver to patient care and ancillary areas.
• Operate and manage PYXIS packer and PYXIS control cabinets.
• Serve as team leader to maintain department operations.
• Sterile and non-sterile product preparation.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Team leadership

Technology usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy tech license in VT

National Certification within 2 years

Tools

PYXIS system

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Pharmacy Technician Trainee, performs those duties which do not require the professional training and judgment of a pharmacist. The technician trainee will learn and demonstrate the mastery of filling medication orders, deliveries to patient care and ancillary areas, managing technology including PYXIS packer and PYXIS control cabinets, effective operation of the department while staffing as team leader, sterile and non-sterile product preparation

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED required. Trainee will obtain their Pharmacy Tech license with the State of Vermont Board of Pharmacy before the start of employment. They must achieve their National Certification within two years of their date of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

Pharmacy experience preferred or related work experience.

Per diem status with scheduling based on organizational needs. We currently anticipate the successful candidate will work approximately 16-20 hours per week, though weekly hours may vary.