Pharmacy Inventory Planner, Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Pharmacy Inventory Planner Pharmacy Technician at Sentara CarePlex in Hampton, Virginia. This full-time position works day shifts of eight hours, rotating between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Hours may vary to meet pharmacy staffing needs, including occasional weekends. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner, the Pharmacy Inventory Planner performs pharmacy inventory management and takes ownership of pharmacy buyer functions. The role requires advanced technical skills, independent work, responsibility for assigned local or system tasks, and participation in training and peer coaching. The technician also fills and delivers medications under supervision, helps ensure adequate supplies for continuous patient care, uses appropriate systems to process patient and financial information, maintains quality assurance in accordance with departmental and legal requirements, and operates pharmacy equipment appropriately. Training is provided in pharmacy inventory job functions. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, a 224-bed acute care facility in Hampton, Virginia. Compensation is $28.33–$41.08 per hour for full-time employment. Additional compensation may include differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses, depending on applicable conditions. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Virginia Pharmacy Technician License.
- CPhT certification through NHA or PTCB.
- Two years of pharmacy experience.
Nice To Haves
- Pharmacy inventory experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform pharmacy inventory management responsibilities under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.
- Demonstrate ownership of pharmacy buyer functions.
- Demonstrate advanced technical skills and ownership of the work area.
- Work independently and assume local and/or system responsibility for assigned tasks.
- Participate in training new employees.
- Provide professional, productive peer coaching and constructive feedback.
- Fill and deliver medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.
- Ensure adequate supplies and medications are available for continuous patient care.
- Triage and escalate questions or issues beyond the pharmacy technician's scope of practice.
- Use appropriate systems to process patient and financial information.
- Maintain quality assurance according to departmental and legal requirements.
- Operate pharmacy equipment appropriately.
- Complete training in pharmacy inventory job functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
- Paid time off and sick leave.
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
- Emergency backup care.
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
- Tuition assistance of up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000.
- Pet insurance.
- Legal Resources Plan.
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met.
- Potential additional compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
