Pharmacy Technician 2 - UVA Health Specialty Pharmacy Operations (Part Time)

UVA Health System; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Plans

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

UVA Health System in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, and managing medications across UVA Health hospitals, clinics, and research facilities.

The role includes filling prescriptions, maintaining inventory, and processing insurance claims while ensuring safe, accurate patient care under supervision. Requires VA Pharmacy Technician registration and at least 6 months of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months minimum relevant experience required.
• Licensure: Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
• CPhT credential through NHA or PTCB required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparation, dispensing, and management of medications.
• Fill prescriptions and maintain medication inventory.
• Process insurance claims and support pharmacy operations under supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

UOVUNIUSR0082532EXTERNALENUSThese roles are responsible for the administration, preparation, dispensing, and management of medications and other health products to ensure safe and effective patient care. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work in various settings, including pharmacies, the UVA hospitals, clinics, and research facilities.

These roles are responsible for assisting pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and management of medications and supporting pharmacy operations. Responsible for tasks such as filling prescriptions, maintaining medication inventory, and processing insurance claims, ensuring that pharmacy operations run smoothly and efficiently under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Spends majority of time in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited without additional education or significant training and experience. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care areas.

Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent required.

Experience: 6 months minimum relevant experience required.

Licensure: Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required. CPhT credential through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job requires sitting for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

The starting base rate for this role is $20.68 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer.