Outpatient Pharmacy Technician
About the role
This Pharmacy Technician position is located within the Outpatient Pharmacy at the Providence VA Medical Center. This is a full time position with a 40 hour workweek.
Responsibilities
- Fills prescription orders accurately by selecting correct product based on label requirements and assures each item is filed and labeled according to all applicable standards.
- Correctly prepares physician orders, selects appropriate product, mixes ingredients in a safe and effective manner (if applicable) inspects the final product for accuracy, suitability and elegance, labels the product, and supplies the product for pharmacist verification.
- Maintains automated dispensing devices and equipment that supports the treatment of patients.
- Answers questions from pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel regarding drug distribution.
Requirements
Possess advanced technical knowledge of all aspects of drug characteristics and nomenclature.
Qualifications
- One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
- Certification: PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT).
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in the KSAs.
- A minimum of 3 years of recent Outpatient Pharmacy experience preferred.
Benefits
Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Pay
Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Schedule
Varies Monday-Saturday 7:00a.m.-5:30p.m.
Skills
Knowledge of pharmacy technician principles, practices, concepts and theories providing for sound independent work.
Knowledge of the computerized prescription process and input of prescriptions and medication orders or electronic equivalent.
Ability to resolve pharmacy/medication issues with other members of the healthcare team, Veterans and external customers.
Ability to train developmental pharmacy technicians and students.
Ability to dispense medication or sterile products following all regulations, policies and procedures to ensure safe medication distribution.
Ability to troubleshoot automated dispensing equipment (ADE) or technology platforms/databases.
Benefits
- Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance.
- Health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
- Telework: Not Available.
- Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Pay
Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Schedule
Varies Monday-Saturday 7:00a.m.-5:30p.m.