Pharmacy Technician II: Advanced Med Prep & Coordination

VCU Health; Hope (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists in delivering pharmaceutical care. The role encompasses preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for diverse patient groups under minimal supervision.

The incumbent will handle independent CPhT I duties, with increased responsibilities in medication coordination, compounding, and packaging, including weekend shifts as Technician-In-Charge when needed.

Qualifications

• One year of previous pharmacy practice experience
• Two years previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting
• One year of medication compounding experience, sterile and/or non-sterile
• Previous experience using a standard keyboard and typing speed of 20-30 words per minute
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting in preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for all patient age groups.
• Performs independent actions required of the CPhT I with added responsibilities in medication coordination, compounding, and packaging.
• Demonstrate competency in CPhT I responsibilities and maintain medications and supplies for compounding.
• Compound various medication formulations and ensure compounding complies with United States Pharmacopeia requirements for non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous preparations.
• Repackage bulk medications into unit-dosed forms and support packaging across shifts/sites.
• Provide staffing support across multiple pharmacy service shifts/sites and train team members or students on CPhT II skills.
• Serve as back-up to the CPhT III as Technician-In-Charge during weekends.

Skills

Pharmacy practice

Typing speed 20-30 wpm

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPhT Certification (PTCB)

ExCPT Certification

TPV Certification

CSPT Certification

Billing and Reimbursement training

Job description

VCU Health is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists in delivering pharmaceutical care. The role encompasses preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for diverse patient groups under minimal supervision.

The incumbent will handle independent CPhT I duties, with increased responsibilities in medication coordination, compounding, and packaging, including weekend shifts as Technician-In-Charge when needed.