Pharmacy Inventory Planner
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Pharmacy Inventory Planner (Pharmacy Technician) at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. This full-time position works a day shift in eight-hour shifts rotating between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Hours may vary outside the listed schedule to meet pharmacy staffing needs. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner, the Pharmacy Tech Inventory Planner manages pharmacy inventory and takes ownership of pharmacy buyer functions. The role requires advanced technical skills, the ability to work independently, and local and/or system responsibility for assigned tasks. The planner also supports colleague training and coaching, helps fill and deliver medications, and ensures adequate supplies and medications are available for continuous patient care. The position uses appropriate systems to process patient and financial information, maintains quality assurance in accordance with departmental and legal requirements, and operates pharmacy equipment appropriately. Questions or issues beyond the technician's scope of practice must be triaged and escalated as needed. Other duties may be assigned. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package and describes its workplace as a tobacco-free environment. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and states that diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Virginia Pharmacy Technician License.
- CPhT license received through the NHA or PTCB.
- Two years of pharmacy experience.
Nice To Haves
- Pharmacy inventory experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage pharmacy inventory under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.
- Take 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 peer coaching and constructive feedback to colleagues in a professional and productive manner.
- 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 outside the pharmacy technician's scope of practice as needed.
- 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 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.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid military leave.
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment.
- Potential additional compensation such as 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
