Certified Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - Days and Evenings
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Technician aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting with the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transportation of medications for patients of all ages, from neonatal through geriatric. Under minimal supervision, the technician performs required duties at a high level of proficiency, demonstrating exemplary work behaviors and ownership for the success of the work area. The position also involves learning, performing, and completing assignments and responsibilities during the transitional duty period. The technician performs tasks designated by the pharmacist to assist in patient care when pharmacist supervision or verification is not legally required. The role communicates with staff members, identifies equipment or operational problems and reports them to a pharmacist or pharmacy manager, and interacts with other healthcare practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment.
Requirements
- Virginia Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification or ExCPT certification is required within six months of employment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.
Nice To Haves
- One year of previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting.
- Previous experience using a standard keyboard and typing 20–30 words per minute.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists with preparing, dispensing, recording, and transporting medications for patients of all ages.
- Perform designated patient-care support tasks that do not legally require pharmacist supervision or verification.
- Communicate effectively with staff members and interact with other healthcare practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Identify equipment or operational problems and bring them to the attention of a pharmacist or pharmacy manager.
- Learn, perform, and complete assignments and responsibilities during the transitional duty period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
