Pharmacy Technician - as needed

rivhs; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA is hiring a Pharmacy Technician I to support pharmaceutical services. The role involves receiving and dispensing prescriptions, maintaining records, conducting inventory, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and state/federal laws.

Requires Pharmacy Technician training, VA registration upon hire, and PTCB/ExCPT within 1 year. Candidate will join an interdisciplinary team under supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and contribute to safe, accurate

Qualifications

• Program Graduate or equivalent qualification in Pharmacy Technician.
• Less than 1 year of pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with VDHP upon hire (Required).
• PTCB or ExCPT Certification within 1 Year (Required).

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support of pharmacy services including receiving and confirming prescriptions, preparing and dispensing prescriptions, distributing pharmaceuticals, and maintaining pharmacy records.
• Performs inventory control. Ensures proper storage and stocks inventory.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy practice and workflows to provide quality patient care and meet safety standards.
• Interacts with customers and peers utilizing excellent customer service skills. Answers questions and owns issues to completion.
• Properly measures and mixes medications. Prints labels and ensures safe dispensing.
• Completes compliance audits and financial transactions. Assists management with inspections, audits, reports, and training to ensure compliance and quality.

Skills

Medical terminology

Prescription drug knowledge

Over-the-counter knowledge

Basic math skills

Pharmacy law and regulation

Basic pharmacy workflow

Strong written and verbal skills

Ability to prioritize

Excellent customer service skills

Education

Program Graduate, Pharmacy Technician Training Program or equivalent

Less than 1 year Prior Pharmacy Technician experience (Preferred)

Registered Pharmacy Technician (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)

PTCB or ExCPT Certification within 1 Year(Required)

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$18.90 - $24.60/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 I 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 viable work requirements. Pharmacy Technician I works as part of an interdisciplinary patient care team under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy/Pharmacy Manager or their designee.

What you will do

• Provides technical support of pharmacy services including receiving and confirming prescriptions, preparing and dispensing prescriptions, distributing pharmaceuticals, and maintaining pharmacy records.
• Performs inventory control. Ensures proper storage and stocks inventory.
• 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.
• Interacts with customers and peers utilizing excellent customer service skills. Answers questions and owns issues to completion. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Utilizes Riverside Care Difference principles in performance of duties.
• Properly measures and mixes medications. Prints labels and ensures safe dispensing.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education

Program Graduate, Pharmacy Technician Training Program or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

Less than 1 year Prior Pharmacy Technician experience (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Medical terminology
• Prescription drug and over-the-counter knowledge
• Basic math skills, including pharmaceutical calculations
• Pharmacy law and regulation
• Basic pharmacy workflow
• Pharmacy automation
• Pharmacy computer systems
• Strong written and verbal communication 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 Certification within 1 Year(Required)