Pharmacy Technician - FT - Day/Evening/Weekend

About the role

The Pharmacy Technician will assist the Pharmacist to provide drug distribution and clinical services to patients in a safe, responsible and professional manner. This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public, and our co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Completes quality assurance logs consistently (i.e. refrigerator/freezer temperature, medication room inspections, hood cleaning)
• Operates the robotic dispensing system and troubleshoots and handles the robots functions
• Prepares medications for delivery to automated dispensing machines
• Packages unit dose medications
• Prepares, delivers, and exchanges unit dose medications
• Operates the pneumatic tube delivery device
• Restocks medication boxes, specialized trays/kits (i.e. RSI, EMS Narcotic, etc.) and crash carts
• Operates the controlled substance dispensing machine and handles controlled substances in accordance with the department’s policies and state and federal laws
• Restocks dispensing machines accurately, timely, and in accordance with the department’s policies
• Prepares sterile products using aseptic technique and documents processes in compliance with the department’s policies and procedures
• Assists in the preparation of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solutions
• Prepares cytotoxic agents in compliance with the department’s safety procedures
• Handles hazardous materials in compliance with the department’s safety procedures
• Enters charges and all credits accurately into the pharmacy computer system
• Assists in orienting and training technicians as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current PTCB certification preferred
• Virginia Board of Pharmacy technician registration
• Previous work experience (minimum of 1 year) at a pharmacy in appropriate settings is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills required
• Strong mathematical skills required
• Ability to work with computers
• Ability to work in a versatile environment and manage multi-task demands

Physical Requirements

• Constant (67–100% of workday) use of arms and hands
• Frequent (34–66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting
• Occasional (0–33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.
• Auditory and visual skills to include color determination

Mental Requirements

• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends

Environmental Requirements

• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals
• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Pay

Compensation Pay Range: $21.96 – $30.74