Pharmacy Technician 1 - Outpatient Pharmacy (wage/PRN)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and deliver medications under supervision. Responsibilities include training new employees, ensuring quality assurance in pharmacy practices, and maintaining supplies for patient care. Required qualification includes a high school diploma and relevant certification. This role emphasizes attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 6 months minimum relevant experience required.
• Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
• CPhT credential through NHA or PTCB required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers medications to patients under supervision.
• Participates in training of new employees.
• Triages questions outside pharmacy technician scope.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficient communicative skills

Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Prepares and delivers medications to patients and/or nursing units under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner. Demonstrates the ability to competently work in different (omit) general and specialized areas of pharmacy practice.

• Demonstrates the ability to competently work in general and specialized areas of pharmacy practice.
• Participates in the training of new employees.
• Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner.
• Policies and procedures are followed consistently.
• Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care.
• Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or supervisor as needed.
• Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information.
• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements.
• Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $20.68 - $32.05 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
Experience: 6 months minimum relevant experience required
License/Certification: Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required. CPhT credential through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) orPharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required. For team members hired prior to February 1, 2020, certification as CPhT through NHA or PTCB is required by January 31, 2022.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs.

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