Pharmacy Technician- Nights
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a full-time Inpatient Pharmacy Technician at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. This is a night position with a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. schedule, working seven days on followed by seven days off. Hours may vary to meet pharmacy staffing needs. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Pharmacy Technicians perform care delivery and medication dispensing under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner. They fill and deliver medications, support continuous patient care by ensuring adequate supplies are available, use appropriate systems to process patient information, maintain quality assurance according to departmental and legal requirements, and operate pharmacy equipment appropriately. Questions or issues outside the technician’s scope of practice must be triaged and escalated as needed. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a 525-bed tertiary care facility in Norfolk, Virginia. Compensation is listed at $23.50–$36.36 per hour for full-time employment. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses; pay within the stated range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Virginia Pharmacy Technician License is required.
- Previous pharmacy experience is preferred.
- CPhT certification through the NHA or PTCB is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- CPhT certification through the NHA or PTCB.
- Previous pharmacy experience.
Responsibilities
- 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 that are outside the pharmacy technician’s scope of practice.
- Use appropriate systems to process patient information.
- Maintain quality assurance according to departmental and legal requirements.
- Operate pharmacy equipment appropriately.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Paid parental and military leave.
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
- Emergency backup care.
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment.
- 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.
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
