Pharmacy Tech Trainee - Outpatient

The University of Vermont Health Network; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to learn and demonstrate mastery of filling medication orders, deliveries to patient care areas, and managing technology including PYXIS systems. The trainee will also staff as a team leader and contribute to sterile and non-sterile product preparation.

Required is a High School Diploma or GED. The trainee will obtain a Vermont Pharmacy Tech license before start and must achieve National Certification within two

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders as directed by pharmacists.
• Deliver medications to patient care and ancillary areas.
• Assist in managing technology including PYXIS systems.
• Serve as team lead to support department operations.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile products as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PYXIS packer

PYXIS control cabinets

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.