Senior Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Senior Pharmacy Technician provides pharmacy services under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner. Demonstrates advanced skills and ownership of the work area. Provides technician leadership and independent judgment in providing patient care. Analyzes information required to complete specialized job functions Assumes local and system responsibility for assigned areas Serves as a resource for the staff, and coordinates the schedule and daily activities of the department Demonstrates advanced technical skills and ownership for the work area Continually seeks out additional training opportunities and stay abreast of new and changing information for assigned areas Supports the training of new employees and participates in the creation and maintenance of training materials Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician's scope of practice as needed Uses appropriate systems for processing patient information Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
- Virginia Pharmacy Tech License (Required)
- Five years of Pharmacy Experience (Required)
Nice To Haves
- CPhT License (Received through the NHA or PTCB) (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Provides pharmacy services under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.
- Demonstrates advanced skills and ownership of the work area.
- Provides technician leadership and independent judgment in providing patient care.
- Analyzes information required to complete specialized job functions
- Assumes local and system responsibility for assigned areas
- Serves as a resource for the staff, and coordinates the schedule and daily activities of the department
- Demonstrates advanced technical skills and ownership for the work area
- Continually seeks out additional training opportunities and stay abreast of new and changing information for assigned areas
- Supports the training of new employees and participates in the creation and maintenance of training materials
- Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner
- Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care
- Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician's scope of practice as needed
- Uses appropriate systems for processing patient information
- Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
- Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately
- Other duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
