Pharmacy Technician Certified
About The Position
Pharmacy Technician II assists with pharmacy activities that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment and performs pharmacy-related duties in compliance with department policies and procedures. The role requires maintaining competency in technician tasks and functions and overseeing designated areas or functions. The technician arranges the sequence and timing of work to meet routine and variable demands and provides technical support across pharmacy functions. The position performs automation filling, supports pharmacists with dispensing, serves patients and customers, participates in inventory management and drug security, and helps maintain regulatory compliance. Depending on the practice setting, the technician also completes compounding in accordance with applicable USP standards. The technician maintains required certifications and licenses, completes training, and attends staff meetings and huddles.
Requirements
- Two years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
- Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Pharmacy Technician registration upon hire.
- PTCB or ExCPT certification upon hire.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications.
- Basic math skills, including pharmaceutical calculations.
- Knowledge of pharmacy law and regulation.
- Knowledge of basic pharmacy workflow, pharmacy automation, and pharmacy computer systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician Training program or equivalent.
- Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience in the relevant practice area, such as hospital, retail, or specialty pharmacy.
Responsibilities
- Perform automation fill functions accurately and on time.
- Participate in pharmacy preparation for Federal, State, DNV, and specialty pharmacy accreditations, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements for the practice setting.
- Assist pharmacists with dispensing functions, including prescriptions, matching labels, and filling floor requisitions.
- Provide customer service by addressing customer needs, demonstrating respect and empathy, and following up to ensure needs are met.
- Follow Riverside Health System policies and procedures and comply with HIPAA requirements.
- Monitor and support departmental productivity, including flexing hours, shift changes, and time off; comply with the RHS time and attendance policy.
- Participate in inventory management and drug security.
- Maintain competency in all assigned technician tasks and functions for the practice setting.
- When required by the practice setting, complete compounding in compliance with USP 797, USP 800, and/or USP 795.
- Complete required training, maintain required certifications and licenses, and attend staff meetings and huddles.
- Arrange the sequence and timing of work to meet normal and variable work requirements.
- Oversee select department areas or functions as designated.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
