Pharmacy Technician - UVA Outpatient Pharmacy

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Virginia, Evanston Township (VA, MN, IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated pharmacy technicians to join their team. This role involves preparing and delivering medications under the supervision of licensed professionals, ensuring quality assurance, and maintaining adequate supplies for patient care. The position offers comprehensive training through Pharmacy Technician University, preparing candidates for national certification. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to embark on a rewarding career in pharmacy, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a diverse and inclusive environment committed to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy required within 2 years.
• Must pass Reading Comprehension and Math Pre-enrollment Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers medications under supervision.
• Ensures adequate supplies for continuous patient care.
• Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Math Skills

Reading Comprehension

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Prepares and delivers medications to patients and/or nursing units under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.

Online classroom training through Pharmacy Technician University. (Must pass Reading Comprehension and Math Pre-enrollment Assessments in three attempts or less. A minimum score of 70% is required for each assessment prior to acceptance into the program.)

Experiential training in our state-of-the-art pharmacy, preparation for passing the national certification exam. Candidates accepting a position will continue in their role as a pharmacy technician after completing the program and achieving their Virginia Registration. Candidates must complete Pharmacy Technician University and achieve registration within 2 years of employment.

Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.

Policies and procedures are followed consistently.

Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care.

Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or supervisor as needed.

Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information.

Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements.

Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately.

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

Position Compensation Range: $19.49 - $30.21 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.

Experience: No 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 standing for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull less than 20 lbs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group, and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.