Pharmacy Technician - UVA Outpatient Pharmacy/Meds to Beds

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Pharmacy Technician Trainee responsible for preparing and delivering medications. The position requires completion of a registration program within 2 years, with training provided, and offers competitive hourly wages. This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to start a career in pharmacy, with no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Must register as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee upon hire.
• Must achieve registration with Virginia Board of Pharmacy within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers medications to patients or nursing units under supervision.
• Ensures quality assurance according to departmental and legal requirements.
• Operates pharmacy equipment and follows policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communicative skills

Auditory skills

Visual skills

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/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/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 20lbs.

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.