TECH - PHARMACY

UHS; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Poplar Springs Hospital, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), in Petersburg, VA, is seeking a Part-time Pharmacy Tech to assist the Pharmacist with daily operations, including rounding for orders, stock control, and labeling unit doses. Hours vary with flexibility required.

The ideal candidate will have hospital pharmacy experience, be licensed and registered with the Board of Pharmacy, and possess strong clerical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Must be licensed and registered with the Board of Pharmacy.
• Sufficient combination of education and experience to fulfill job tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Make rounds to pick up orders, logs and data control sheets.
• Restock the night pharmacy and fill orders from floor stock.
• Label and restock unit dose medications.
• Maintain stock and place orders; restock with incoming orders.
• Log controlled substances; conduct audits as requested.
• Maintain accurate and adequate records; assist with audits and patient interactions.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Education

Pharmacy license/registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Part Time Pharmacy Tech

Poplar Springs Hospital is a 183 bed acute care and residential facility. For more than 30 years Poplar Springs Hospital has been guided by its mission of helping those who need the full continuum of behavioral health services. Our facility offers behavioral and psychological treatment for adults and adolescents through our acute programs, adolescent residential programs, as well as programs for active duty military. Poplar Springs Hospital is located in Petersburg, Virginia, 20 minutes south of Richmond and 50 minutes north of North Carolina. Situated on 25 acres, our serene, nature-like setting offers our patients a sense of calm and peace. We offer families hope through a nurturing environment for adults and adolescents to flourish in their environment.

We have a new opening for a Part-time Pharmacy Tech. The part-time Pharmacy Tech will assists the Pharmacist with day-to-day operation of the pharmacy by making rounds to pick up orders, logs and data control sheets, restocking the night pharmacy, filling orders from floor stock and labeling/restocking unit does medications. Will perform stock maintenance, place orders, and restock with incoming orders and log controlled substances. Maintain accurate and adequate records; conduct audits, as requested. Is able to identify both internal and external customers and supports hospital mission. Other duties as assigned. Hours will vary and applicants need to have flexibility with his/her availability.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Sufficient combination of education and experience required to fulfill job tasks and responsibilities.
• Two years practical experience in hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Must be licensed and registered with Board of Pharmacy.

General Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Interdepartmental Regulation of Children's Residential Facilities. (22VAC42-11-380, pg. 43)
• Must have patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Basic clerical skills, basic experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to problem solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.