Specialty Pharmacy Technician (Pharm Tech)

U.V.A Medical Center • Charlottesville, VA

272d • $20 - $32 • Remote

About The Position

Join our team and take your career in pharmacy to new heights! Whether you've just started your career or a seasoned pharmacy technician, we have opportunities for you! We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and a myriad of development opportunities! We are a growing pharmacy and would love to have you on board as we continue to serve our existing and new patients at UVA Health! Plus, as a UVA Health employee, you'll have access to outstanding benefits and resources to support your personal, professional, and financial goals. At UVA Health, we're proud to be an integral part of The University of Virginia (UVA). As part of the Outpatient Ambulatory Pharmacy, we work in collaboration with other UVA pharmacies to provide best in class service to our patients! We are a closed door pharmacy, but that does not preclude us from offering excellent customer service while providing medications mailed to patient home, a clinical management program for patients on specialty medications, and prior authorization assistance by our medication access team! We're dedicated to excellence in healthcare, and as a pharmacy technician, you'll have the chance to consistently perform at the highest level, work closely with a dedicated team, and develop with opportunities to advance and grow your pharmacy career!

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• 6 months minimum relevant experience required
• Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required
• CPhT credential through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required

Responsibilities

• Prepares and sends medications to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Demonstrates the ability to competently work in different general and specialized areas of pharmacy practice.
• Participates in the training of new employees.
• 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 scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or supervisor as needed.
• Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information.
• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements.
• Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Supportive work environment
• Development opportunities
• Access to outstanding benefits and resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED