Pharmacy Technician 2 – Inpatient Pharmacy, IV Room (Nights)
About The Position
Prepares and delivers medications to patients and/or nursing units under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner. Demonstrates the ability to competently work in different (omit) general and specialized areas of pharmacy practice. This role is being filled for the night shift. Now is your moment to join UVA Health’s IV Room team—where sterile precision meets life-saving care. About the Department The IV Room is a specialized unit within UVA Health’s Inpatient Pharmacy, dedicated to sterile compounding in a newly renovated, state-of-the-art clean room. This environment supports high-acuity patient care across the hospital’s 528-bed inpatient census. What We Do Pharmacy Technicians in the IV Room: Perform sterile compounding of IV medications in compliance with USP <797> and <800> standards Prepare chemotherapy, antibiotics, and other critical infusions for both adult and pediatric patients Operate within a controlled clean room environment to ensure safety and accuracy Collaborate with pharmacists to meet urgent and routine patient needs
Requirements
- Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Experience: 6 months minimum relevant experience
- Licensure/Certifications: Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
- CPhT credential through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.
- For team members hired prior to February 1, 2020, certification as CPhT through NHA or PTCB is required by January 31, 2022.
- Physical Demands – Job requires standing for prolonged periods.
- Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills
- Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
- Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs
Responsibilities
- Prepares and delivers medications to patients and/or nursing units under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner.
- Demonstrates the ability to competently work in different (omit) general and specialized areas of pharmacy practice.
- Perform sterile compounding of IV medications in compliance with USP <797> and <800> standards
- Prepare chemotherapy, antibiotics, and other critical infusions for both adult and pediatric patients
- Operate within a controlled clean room environment to ensure safety and accuracy
- Collaborate with pharmacists to meet urgent and routine patient needs
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
