Pharmacy Technician, Full Time
About The Position
The Level I Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to prepare and label medications, fill automated dispensing devices, squad boxes and code trays, and replace floor stock. The technician fills and exchanges patient-specific medication supplies; monitors returned and discontinued medications; restocks storage bins; and facilitates reordering drugs and supplies. The role also supports a safe, clean work environment and communicates in support of Valley Health values. The technician delivers medications and supplies to Pyxis stations, ancillary departments, and patient floors; manages medication discrepancies, cart exchanges, flow sheets, and cartfill; prepares oral adult, NICU, and pediatric medications in unit-dose packaging; and assists with emergency medications, floor-stock requests, and medication-related telephone calls. The technician documents compounding and prepacking activities and facilitates pharmacist quality-assurance checks.
Requirements
- Valid Virginia Pharmacy Technician Certification, or obtain it within 9 months of hire; alternatively, a valid Virginia Pharmacy Intern Certification is required.
- Must meet complete competencies and be eligible for training for Level II Technician within 2080 hours of employment at Valley Health.
- Criminal background check required.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous pharmacy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver appropriate medication quantities to Pyxis stations and ancillary departments, and deliver medications in a timely manner.
- Charge controlled substances using daily accountability records; review and resolve Pyxis discrepancies and report unresolved discrepancies to a supervisor.
- Inspect medication administration records and patient charts, or consult nurses, to identify medication discrepancies.
- Complete cart exchanges and flow sheets in a timely manner; process flow-sheet changes in the computer system for pharmacist verification and credit IVs as indicated.
- Communicate workload status to team members and the pharmacist on duty, coordinate work and meal breaks, and communicate workload status between shifts.
- Replace and charge for emergency medications, check expiration dates, and log and secure medications appropriately.
- Fulfill floor-stock requests and restock storage bins daily; request drug and supply reorders when assigned minimum levels are reached.
- Help maintain cleanliness of the department and work areas, and properly maintain equipment, furniture, and fixtures.
- Select and label ordered medications for pharmacist review.
- Prepare oral adult, NICU, and pediatric preparations in unit-dose packaging as needed, and document compounding and prepacking activities before pharmacist review.
- Answer telephone calls within the specified time, provide appropriate customer service, triage calls for technician or pharmacist intervention, and follow through appropriately.
- Assign priorities to medication orders as received.
- Verify medication supplies delivered to patient floors; screen for discontinued medications, bulk items requiring transfer, and doses that should remain on the unit.
- Send and retrieve tubes as needed to keep stations clear and meet turnaround times for STAT and routine orders.
- Manage cartfill within designated times and facilitate pharmacist quality-assurance checks.
Benefits
- Zero-deductible health plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Retirement savings match
- Employee assistance program
- Incentive-based wellness program
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account for childcare
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development
- Discounts to on-campus dining
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
