VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Certified Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

PharmacyPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA$21 - $33.26In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Virginia Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
Pharmacy Technician certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) is required within six months of employment.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.
Must be able to lift 20–50 pounds and perform prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, and reaching.
Requires strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
Must be able to work in fast- and steady-paced environments, handle multiple priorities and frequent intense customer interactions, work in noisy environments, and adapt to frequent change.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by preparing, dispensing, recording, and transporting medications for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Perform technician duties under minimal supervision at a high level of proficiency and demonstrate ownership for the success of the work area.
Learn, perform, and complete assignments and responsibilities during the transitional duty period.
Perform tasks designated by the pharmacist to assist in patient care that do not legally require pharmacist supervision or verification.
Communicate effectively with all staff members.
Identify equipment or operational problems and bring them to the attention of a pharmacist or pharmacy manager.
Interact with other health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment.

Desired Qualifications

One year of previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting.
Previous experience using a standard keyboard and typing at 20–30 words per minute.

The Certified Pharmacy Technician aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for all patients including the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescence, adult, and geriatric. Under minimal supervision, this role performs the required duties of a technician at a high level of proficiency, demonstrating exemplary work behaviors and ownership for the success of the work area.This position also learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements:
Virginia Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
Pharmacy Technician certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT), is required within 6 months of employment

Experience REQUIRED: N/A

Experience PREFERRED:
One year previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting
Previous experience using a standard keyboard and typing speed of 20-30 words per minute

Education/training REQUIRED:
High school diploma or equivalent

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required:
Performs tasks designated by the pharmacist to assist in patient care that do not legally require a pharmacist’s supervision or verification.
Communicates effectively with all staff members.
Identifies equipment or operational problems and brings them to the attention of a pharmacist or pharmacy manager.
Interacts with other health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:
Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Ranges:

Certified Pharmacy Tech I: $21.00 - $28.51
Certified Pharmacy Tech II: $21.00 - $30.79
Certified Pharmacy Tech III: $21.46 - $33.26

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

About the Company

VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

VCU Health is an academic medical center with over 12,500 employees affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University. It provides patient care, education, research, and medical training, combining clinical services with teaching and discovery. Care is delivered through a hospital and affiliated facilities by clinicians, researchers, and trainees. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and community health by delivering high-quality care while advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of health professionals.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Richmond, VA
Founded: 1838

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