Pharmacy IV Technician

Sentara Health•Chesapeake, VA

2d•$24 - $36

About The Position

Sentara is hiring an IV Pharmacy Technician for its Home Infusion Team in Chesapeake, Virginia. The IV Pharmacy Tech II performs technician responsibilities in clinical pharmacy care delivery under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner. This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week, with rotating eight-hour shifts between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The schedule includes every fifth Saturday, an on-call rotation from Friday through Monday, and holiday on-call rotation. The role requires advanced technical skills and ownership of the work area, independent and competent work within defined areas of pharmacy practice, and responsibility for assigned tasks related to advanced clinical pharmacy technician functions. The technician fills and delivers medications under supervision, supports adequate supply levels for continuous patient care, processes patient information using appropriate systems, and helps maintain quality assurance in accordance with departmental and legal requirements. The position also involves training new employees, operating pharmacy equipment, escalating matters outside the technician’s scope, and participating in clinical initiatives to improve patient care. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires a Virginia Pharmacy Technician license, CPhT certification through NHA or PTCB, a high school diploma or equivalent, and two years of pharmacy experience. One year of IV or sterile compounding experience is preferred. Sentara offers market-competitive compensation. The full-time base pay range is $23.50–$36.36 per hour; additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. The company describes a comprehensive benefits package, including insurance coverage, retirement matching, paid leave, education assistance, and other voluntary benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Virginia Pharmacy Technician license.
CPhT certification through NHA or PTCB.
Two years of pharmacy experience.

Nice To Haves

One year of IV or sterile compounding experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate advanced technical skills and ownership of the work area.
Work independently and competently within defined areas of pharmacy practice.
Assume local and/or system responsibility for assigned tasks related to advanced clinical job positions.
Participate in training new employees.
Fill and deliver medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.
Ensure adequate supplies 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 for processing patient information.
Maintain quality assurance according to departmental and legal requirements.
Operate pharmacy equipment appropriately.
Participate in clinical initiatives to continuously improve patient care.
Train in an advanced Clinical Pharmacy Technician job function.
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 $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
Student debt pay down up to $10,000.
Pet insurance.
Legal resources plan.
Potential annual discretionary bonus subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
Potential additional compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.