Pharmacy Student

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Student aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for all patients including the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescence, adult, and geriatric. Under minimal supervision, the Pharmacy Student performs the required duties of a technician at a high level of proficiency, demonstrating exemplary work behaviors and ownership for the success of the work area.

Requirements

• Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and licensed by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy OR Current registration as a Pharmacy Intern with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
• Clean criminal record (i.e. no felony conviction; no drug or pharmacy related convictions, including misdemeanors; no denial, suspension, revocation or restriction of registration or licensure by any State Board of Pharmacy).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled as a current student in an accredited School of Pharmacy Program.
• Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.
• Physical Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing
• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent bending
• Walking (distance)
• Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
• Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Repetitive motion
• Strong recall
• Reasoning
• Problem solving
• Hearing
• Speak clearly
• Write legibly
• Reading
• Logical thinking
• Fast pace environment
• Steady pace
• Able to handle multiple priorities
• Frequent and intense customer interactions
• Noisy environment
• Able to adapt to frequent change
• Previous experience using a standard keyboard and typing speed of 20-30 words per minute

Nice To Haves

• One year previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for all patients.
• Performing duties of a technician at a high level of proficiency.
• Demonstrating exemplary work behaviors and ownership for the success of the work area.
• Performs tasks designated by the pharmacist to assist in patient care that do not legally require a pharmacist’s supervision or verification.
• Communicates effectively with all staff members.
• Identifies equipment or operational problems and brings them to the attention of a pharmacist or pharmacy manager.
• Interacts with other health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment.

What This Job Offers

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