Cert Pharmacy Tech - CMH - Rotating hours

VCU Health • South Hill, VA

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for all patients including the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescence, adult, and geriatric. Under minimal supervision, this role performs the required duties of a technician at a high level of proficiency, demonstrating exemplary work behaviors and ownership for the success of the work area. This position also learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period.

Requirements

• Virginia Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
• Pharmacy Technician certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT), is required within 6 months of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.
• Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing.
• Prolonged sitting.
• Frequent bending.
• Walking (distance).
• Climbing (steps, ladder, other).
• Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
• Strong recall.
• Reasoning.
• Problem solving.
• Hearing.
• Speak clearly.
• Write legibly.
• Reading.
• Logical thinking.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment.
• Ability to work at a steady pace.
• Able to handle multiple priorities.
• Able to handle frequent and intense customer interactions.
• Ability to work in a noisy environment.
• Able to adapt to frequent change.

Nice To Haves

• One year previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting.
• Previous experience using a standard keyboard and typing speed of 20-30 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for all patients.
• Performs required duties of a technician at a high level of proficiency.
• Demonstrates exemplary work behaviors and ownership for the success of the work area.
• Learns, performs, and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period.
• Performs tasks designated by the pharmacist to assist in patient care that do not legally require a pharmacist’s supervision or verification.
• Communicates effectively with all staff members.
• Identifies equipment or operational problems and brings them to the attention of a pharmacist or pharmacy manager.
• Interacts with other health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED