pharmacy Tech 2 (Pharm Tech) - Wage/PRN

$43,014 - $66,664/Yr

University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA

Full-time

Charlottesville, VA

Educational Services

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician position at the University of Virginia involves preparing and delivering medications to patients and nursing units under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner. The role requires the technician to demonstrate competence in various general and specialized areas of pharmacy practice. This includes actively participating in the training of new employees, ensuring that all policies and procedures are consistently followed, and maintaining adequate supplies for continuous patient care. The technician is also responsible for triaging and escalating any questions or issues that fall outside their scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or supervisor as necessary. Additionally, the technician must utilize appropriate systems for processing patient information and ensure that quality assurance is upheld according to departmental and legal requirements. Operating pharmacy equipment correctly is also a key responsibility, and the technician may be assigned other duties as needed. The position offers a compensation range of $20.68 to $32.05 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The role is essential in supporting the pharmacy department's operations and ensuring that patients receive their medications safely and efficiently. The technician must possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. This position is vital in contributing to the overall quality of care provided to patients within the UVA Health System.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers medications to patients and/or nursing units under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner.
• 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.
• Follows policies and procedures consistently.
• 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.
• May be assigned other duties as needed.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months relevant experience required
• Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required
• CPhT credential through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
• For team members hired prior to February 1, 2020, certification as CPhT through NHA or PTCB is required by January 31, 2022.