Pharmacy Technician, Medication Automation & Systems

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

Job summary

The University of Virginia seeks a Pharmacy Technician for its Medical Center, responsible for pharmacy services and medication management. The position requires proficiency in troubleshooting pharmacy automation, training staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A High School Graduate or equivalent with relevant experience and registration as a Pharmacy Technician is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years IT Support experience or 3 years Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy within 2 years of hire.
• Ability to perform duties of a pharmacy technician after obtaining registration.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots pharmacy automation problems and works with teams for resolutions.
• Trains staff on pharmacy automation operations.
• Supports medication software setup and optimization.
• Distributes medication while maintaining security requirements.
• Maintains quality assurance according to legal requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Auditory skills

Visual skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Provides pharmacy services and medication management in specialty areas including pharmacy automation, including the demonstration of advanced technical skills and ownership for the work area. This job requires the application and interpretation of policies and procedures and the use of independent judgment in a patient care setting and supports the pharmacy enterprise.

• Under general supervision troubleshoots pharmacy automation problems along with associated systems and works with organizational teams to seek resolution as needed

• Under general supervision trains staff on departmental systems including pharmacy automation operations

• Under general supervision supports medication software set up and optimization

• Sets up and distributes medication to various areas in Medical Center, maintaining regulatory requirements for medication security

• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirement

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Position Compensation Range: $25.72 - $41.15 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
Experience: 2 years of IT Support experience OR 3 years of Pharmacy Technician experience required
Licensure: Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy within 2 years of hire required. Must register as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee upon hire with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. Persons enrolled in a pharmacy technician training program must obtain a pharmacy technician trainee registration if they will be performing the duties of a pharmacy technician.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.