Pharmacy Tech III

UVA Health

Manassas, Virginia, United States

Manassas, Virginia, United States

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Pharmacy Tech III - Certified This is a full-time position that rotates AM/PM shifts with occasional 3rd shift coverage, plus every other weekend and holidays. About Us We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day. Job Summary The Pharmacy vision is to deliver optimal medication management across all dimensions of care, every time. Each pharmacy team member is essential in ensuring that UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper Pharmacy exists to ensure safe, effective, and affordable medication use in our communities, one person at a time. The Pharmacy Technician serves as a part of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper and collaborates with other team members, to provide optimal care. The Technician accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures. The Pharmacy Technician is able to demonstrate the ability to competently work in different general and specialized areas of pharmacy practice. The essential duties of a pharmacy technician at UVA Community Health are to:
Demonstrates advanced technical skills and ownership for the work area Work independently with little oversight Apply professional knowledge while working in the specialized area of the pharmacy Continually seeks out additional training opportunities and stays abreast of new and changing information for these assigned areas Demonstrate the ability to competently work in general and specialized areas of the pharmacy practice Participate in the training of new employees Fill, prepare, and deliver medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner Consistently follows policy and procedures Ensuring adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care Triages and escalate any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician's scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or supervisor as needed Use appropriate systems for processing of patient information Ensure quality is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements Appropriately operate pharmacy equipment Maintains considerable knowledge of medication names (both trade and generic) and their doses, routes of administration Demonstrate patient interview skills and strong written and communication skills with other healthcare professionals
Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Experience: 4 years of relevant experience, or 2 years of employment required Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details. Licensure: Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration is required. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (ExCPT) required. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: State Registration and/or evidence of renewal is required for both Pharmacists and Technicians fifteen days prior to expiration and Technicians are required to be either certified through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or be actively enrolled in pharmacy school or be active in Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) or Foreign Pharmacy Equivalency Certification (FPGEC). Considerable knowledge and application of basic math skills, including ratio and proportion relationships; strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Basic technology skills. Other duties as outline in UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper and facility specific policies and procedures. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a high performing, change ready and resilient team. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Considerable knowledge of medication names (both trade and generic) and their doses, routes of administration, and adverse effects; the ability to demonstrate patient interview skills and strong written and communication skills with other healthcare professionals. Competencies
Communication: Ensures timely and consistent communication. Teamwork: Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals. Develops and delivers effective education to pharmacists and other healthcare providers.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. Physical Demands Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. Other
May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

Manassas, Virginia, United States

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