Pharmacy Technician Certified

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $21.30 - $27.68/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Pharmacy Technician II assists in various activities in the pharmacy not requiring the professional judgment of a pharmacist and performs pharmacy related duties in compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates and maintains competency in all technician tasks and functions and is responsible for the oversight of select areas/functions in the department as designated.
• Arranges sequence and timing of work to meet normal and variable work requirements and provides technical support in any or all of the following pharmacy functions.
• What you will do Performs automation fill functions accurately and timely.
• Participates in pharmacy preparation for Federal, State, DNV, specialty pharmacy accreditations .
• Compliant with all applicable law, regulation and regulatory requirements related to practice setting.
• Assists pharmacists in dispensing functions (prescriptions, matching labels, and filling floor requisitions).
• Provides customer service excellence by addressing the customers' needs regardless of assignment.
• Demonstrates respect, concern and empathy for the spiritual, cultural, emotional and information needs of patients, customers and co-workers.
• Follows up with customers to ensure needs are met.
• Works within RHS's policies and procedures.
• Complies with all HIPAA requirements.
• Monitors/supports departmental productivity to meet the needs of the department i.e. flexing hours, shift changes and time off.
• Demonstrates compliance with RHS time and attendance policy.
• Participates in inventory management and drug security.
• Demonstrates and maintains competency in all assigned technician tasks/functions for assigned practice setting.
• If required in practice setting, completes all compounding in compliance with USP 797, USP 800 and/or USP 795.
• Completes all required training.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses.
• Attends staff meetings, huddle.

Requirements

• Education Program Graduate, Pharmacy Technician Training program or equivalent (Preferred) Experience 2 years
• Experience as Pharmacy Technician (Required) 2 years Pharmacy Technician in practice area (e.g. Hospital, Retail, Specialty) (Preferred) Skills and Abilities Medical Terminology Prescription drug and over-the-counter knowledge
• Basic math skills, including pharmaceutical calculations Pharmacy law and regulation
• Basic pharmacy workflow Pharmacy automation Pharmacy computer systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Excellent customer service skills
• Licenses and Certifications Registered Pharmacy Technician - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Pharmacy Technician Upon Hire(Required) Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) PTCB or ExCPT Upon Hire(Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .