IV Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Full-time IV Pharmacy Technician for the Inpatient Pharmacy at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA. This position works in a Sterile IV room for IV mixtures and sterile compounding. The Pharmacy Tech II Clinical performs the technician responsibilities of clinical pharmacy care delivery under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner. This position demonstrates advanced technical skills and ownership of the work area, and the ability to work independently in defined areas of pharmacy practice competently. Assumes local and/or system responsibility for assigned tasks related to advanced clinical job positions. Participates in the training of new employees. Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner. Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care. Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician's scope of practice as needed. Uses appropriate systems for processing patient information. Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements. Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately. Participates in clinical initiatives to continuously improve patient care. Training in an advanced Clinical Pharmacy Technician job function. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
- Virginia Pharmacy Tech License (Required)
- CPhT License (Received through the NHA or PTCB (Required)
- 2 Years Pharmacy Experience (Required)
Nice To Haves
- 1 Year IV or Sterile Compounding Experience (Preferred)
- Inpatient Pharmacy Tech Experience (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Performs the technician responsibilities of clinical pharmacy care delivery under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.
- Works in a Sterile IV room for IV mixtures and sterile compounding.
- Demonstrates advanced technical skills and ownership of the work area.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently defined areas of pharmacy practice competently.
- Assumes local and/or system responsibility for assigned tasks related to advanced clinical job positions.
- Participates in the training of new employees.
- Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner.
- Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care.
- Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician's scope of practice as needed.
- Uses appropriate systems for processing patient information.
- Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements.
- Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately.
- Participates in clinical initiatives to continuously improve patient care.
- Training in an advanced Clinical Pharmacy Technician job function.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
