Certified Pharmacy Technician PRN
Job Summary
Processes medication orders or prescriptions, accurately and safely compounds medications and IV admixtures in acceptable dosage forms, appropriately packages and dispenses pre-manufactured dosage forms. Operates and uses appropriate techniques within systems for storage, preparation, and dispensing of medicinal agents and follows the health system’s policies regarding cart fill, unit dose distribution, medication preparation and labeling, controlled substances reconciliation, and purchasing of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
Assists the pharmacists in the preparation of patient, physician and nursing education. Assists the pharmacist in the retrieval of accurate, concise, applicable and timely drug information. Collects patient-specific data to assist the pharmacist in designing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and modifying patient pharmacotherapy to ensure effective, safe and economical patient care including screening for IV to oral conversion, renal dosing adjustments, allergies and non-formulary prescribing. Assists with publishing and distributing newsletters and notices.
Effectively supports management. Completes work activities through effective management of time, tasks and available resources. Manages own conduct, performance and attitude including time, space and paper; ethics; attendance and punctuality; and customer focus. Participates in implementing goals and objectives, and policy and procedures of the department and facility. Performs other duties as assigned or scheduled.
Qualifications
- One (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting, including sterile compounding duties
- Two (2) years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician
- PREFERRED: Associate of Science
- PREFERRED: Pharmacy Technician Cert Board required if in approved Pharmacy Tech program, must obtain within 90 days of hire or start in position
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Note
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
About the Organization
Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Application Instructions
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Pharmacy Tech PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!