Certified Pharmacy Technician

HCA Healthcare • Richmond, VA

12d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician contributes to high-quality, patient-centered care by performing technical tasks vital to medication distribution. Under the supervision of the attending Pharmacist, the technician accurately fills, labels, and distributes ordered medications according to departmental procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role also maintains drug inventory and patient records and supports quality checks and performance-improvement measures.

The technician procures and distributes medication orders, assists with inventory and documentation, responds to requests, and keeps pharmacy areas and equipment clean and organized. The role practices and adheres to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician as mandated by the state of practice.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Procure and distribute medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment.
• Use established policies, procedures, and protocols to fill and label medication orders and prepackage medications.
• Round in patient care and ancillary areas according to the established schedule.
• Deliver medications and supplies and pick up new orders and medications for return.
• Dispense controlled substances with proper documentation and alert the pharmacist to counting discrepancies or suspected diversion.
• Ensure patient medications have been checked and released by a pharmacist before dispensing or delivery.
• Respond to phone, intercom, and in-person requests and inquiries, including STAT requests promptly.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations.
• Maintain adequate medication and supply stock through scheduled and spot inspections; rotate stock and replace outdated or unusable drugs.
• Replenish floor stock medications in automated dispensing systems, emergency kits, crash carts, and surgical kits.
• Enter patient medication charges and credits promptly and accurately.
• Maintain logs, records, and other required documentation and file documentation in appropriate locations.
• Keep pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and well organized.
• Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

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