Pharmacy Technician Certified

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to support pharmacists and ensure efficient pharmacy operations. The role requires accuracy in automation fills, customer service excellence, and adherence to regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of pharmacy technician experience and holds relevant certifications. This position emphasizes compliance with HIPAA, USP standards where applicable, and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• 2 years Experience as Pharmacy Technician (Required)
• 2 years Pharmacy Technician in practice area (e.g. Hospital, Retail, Specialty) (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs automation fill functions accurately and timely.
• Assists pharmacists in dispensing functions (prescriptions, matching labels, and filling floor requisitions).
• Provides customer service excellence by addressing the customers' needs regardless of assignment. Demonstrates respect, concern and empathy for patients, customers and co-workers. Follows up with customers to ensure needs are met.
• Monitors/controls departmental productivity to meet the needs of the department (flexing hours, shift changes, time off) and adheres to RHS time and attendance policy.
• Participates in inventory management and drug security.
• Completes all required training and maintains required certifications and licenses.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Pharmacy knowledge

Pharmacy calculations

Pharmacy law

Pharmacy workflow

Pharmacy automation

Pharmacy computer systems

Communication skills

Prioritization

Customer service

Education

Program Graduate, Pharmacy Technician Training program or equivalent

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$21.30 - $27.68/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Pharmacy Technician II assists in various activities in the pharmacy not requiring the professional judgment of a pharmacist and performs pharmacy related duties in compliance with department policies and procedures. Demonstrates and maintains competency in all technician tasks and functions and is responsible for the oversight of select areas/functions in the department as designated. Arranges sequence and timing of work to meet normal and variable work requirements and provides technical support in any or all of the following pharmacy functions.

What you will do

• Performs automation fill functions accurately and timely.
• Participates in pharmacy preparation for Federal, State, DNV, specialty pharmacy accreditations . Compliant with all applicable law, regulation and regulatory requirements related to practice setting.
• Assists pharmacists in dispensing functions (prescriptions, matching labels, and filling floor requisitions).
• Provides customer service excellence by addressing the customers' needs regardless of assignment. Demonstrates respect, concern and empathy for the spiritual, cultural, emotional and information needs of patients, customers and co-workers. Follows up with customers to ensure needs are met.
• Works within RHS's policies and procedures. Complies with all HIPAA requirements.
• Monitors/supports departmental productivity to meet the needs of the department i.e. flexing hours, shift changes and time off. Demonstrates compliance with RHS time and attendance policy.
• Participates in inventory management and drug security.
• Demonstrates and maintains competency in all assigned technician tasks/functions for assigned practice setting.
• If required in practice setting, completes all compounding in compliance with USP 797, USP 800 and/or USP 795.
• Completes all required training. Maintains required certifications and licenses. Attends staff meetings, huddle.

Education

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

Experience

• 2 years Experience as Pharmacy Technician (Required)
• 2 years Pharmacy Technician in practice area (e.g. Hospital, Retail, Specialty) (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) Pharmacy Technician Upon Hire(Required)
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) PTCB or ExCPT Upon Hire(Required)