Pharmacy Technician

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia invites applications for a Pharmacy Technician Certified III. This role provides technical support in dispensing, inventory, compliance audits, and patient service.

You will train in at least one specialty area and participate in process improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance. The position requires 3–4 years of pharmacy tech experience, Virginia registration, and PTCB/ExCPT certification upon hire with preferred sterile compounding or

Qualifications

• Education Program Graduate or Pharmacy Technician Training (Preferred)
• 3-4 years Pharmacy Tech experience (Required)
• 1 year Pharmacy Technician experience in hospital/retail/specialty (Required)
• 1 year deemed full competent in all aspects of Pharmacy Technician Certified II (Required)

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy practice and workflows.
• Provide technical support of pharmacy services including receiving and confirming prescriptions, preparing and dispensing, distributing pharmaceuticals, and maintaining records.
• Interact with customers with excellent service; own issues to completion.

Skills

Medical terminology

Prescription drug knowledge

Basic math

Pharmacy law

Pharmacy workflow

Pharmacy automation troubleshooting

Pharmacy computer systems

Customer service

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Education

Pharmacy technician training

Education Program Graduate

3-4 years pharmacy tech experience

1 year in hospital/retail setting

VDHP registration or eligible

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Automated dispensing device

Job description

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $23.00 - $29.90/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 Certified III is responsible for providing technical support of pharmacy services including, but not limited to, distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, completing compliance audits and financial transactions, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. Performs pharmacy-related duties in compliance with department policies and procedures and state/federal law and regulation and arranges sequence and timing of work to meet normal and variable work requirements. Is able to function independently in all pharmacy function within the department. Serves as a subject matter expert in at least one functional area, including leading process improvement and policy development related to area(s) of specialty and is able to function as a trainer in at least one functional area.

What you will do

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy practice and workflows to provide quality patient care and meet safety standards. Successfully completes annual state and facility requirements for mandatory competencies within required time frames. Provides technical support of pharmacy services including receiving and confirming prescriptions, preparing and dispensing prescriptions, distributing pharmaceuticals, and maintaining pharmacy records. Interacts with customers and peers using excellent customer service skills. Answers questions and owns issues to completion, including follow up to ensure needs are met. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills Utilizes Care Difference principles in performance of duties. Completes compliance audits and financial transactions. Assists management with inspections, audits, reports, and training to ensure compliance and quality. Understands and maintains compliance with facility, DNV, State, and HIPPA requirements. Functions as a trainer in at least one of the following areas: Chemotherapy Admixtures, Automated Dispensing Device Management, Controlled-Substance Accountability, USP 797 IV Sterile Preparation, Pharmacy Purchasing/Inventory Management, Medication History, Non Sterile Compounding, Medication Billing/Audits or other area as defined by manager/director. Works within RHS's policies and procedures. Monitors/supports departmental productivity to meet the needs of the department i.e. flexing hours, shift changes and time off. Demonstrates and maintains competency in all assigned technician tasks/functions for assigned practice setting.

Qualifications

• Education Program Graduate, Pharmacy Technician Training or equivalent (Preferred)
• Experience 3-4 years Pharmacy Tech experience (Required)
• 1 year Pharmacy Technician experience in practice setting (e.g. Hospital, Retail, or Specialty) (Required)
• 1 year Deemed full competent in all aspects of Pharmacy Technician Certified II (Required)

Skills and Abilities

• Medical terminology Prescription drug and over-the-counter knowledge Basic math skills, including pharmaceutical calculations Pharmacy law and regulation Understands pharmacy workflow Understands pharmacy automation and trouble shooting Proficient with pharmacy computer systems (data entry and billing) Strong written and verbal communication skills Possess strong critical thinking skills Ability to prioritize Excellent customer service skills

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) PTCB or ExCPT Upon Hire(Required)
• Pharmacy Technician Specialty Certification (e.g. Sterile Compounding, Medication History, Purchasing, etc.) Upon Hire (Preferred)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

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.

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