Pharmacy Technician - as needed

Job description

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.
Riverside Cancer Infusion Center in Williamsburg, Virginia is currently seeking a full-time Pharmacy Tech.
Required Qualifications:
• Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician program (Required)
• A minimum of 3 years previous pharmacy technician experience required, of which MUST include: a minimum of 1 year experience in IV/ chemotherapy admixture. Able to function independently in all areas of ambulatory infusion practices, including admixture, inventory management, customer service, hazardous waste management, USP requirements (Required)
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the Virginia Department of Health Professions Upon Hire (Required)
• Pharmacy Technician Certification PTCB or ExCPT (Required)

Overview
Pharmacy Technician III is responsible for providing technical support of pharmacy services including, but not limited to, distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, completing compliance audits and financial transactions, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. Performs pharmacy–related duties in compliance with department policies and procedures and state/federal law and regulation. Arranges sequence and timing of work to meet normal and variable work requirements. Is able to function independently in all pharmacy function within the department. Serves as a subject matter expert in at least one functional area, including leading process improvement and policy development related to area(s) of specialty. Is able to function as a trainer in at least one functional area. Pharmacy Technician III works as part of an interdisciplinary patient care team under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy/Pharmacy Manager or their designee. In addition to Tech II responsibilities, specializes in pharmacy operations in at least one of the following: Chemotherapy Admixtures, Automated Dispensing Device Management , Controlled-Substance Accountability, USP 797 IV Sterile Preparation, Pharmacy Purchasing/Inventory Management, non-sterile compounding. Assists management with inspections, audits, reports, and training to ensure compliance with standards and to provide quality service. Performs other duties as assigned.
What you will do
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy practice and workflows to provide quality patient care and meet safety standards. Successfully completes annual state and facility requirements for mandatory competencies within required time frames.
• Provides technical support of pharmacy services including receiving and confirming prescriptions, preparing and dispensing prescriptions, distributing pharmaceuticals, and maintaining pharmacy records.
• Interacts with customers and answers questions. Utilizes Care Difference principles in performance of duties.
• Properly measures and mixes medications. Prints labels and ensures safe dispensing.
• Performs inventory control. Ensures proper storage and stocks inventory.
• Completes compliance audits and financial transactions. Assists management with inspections, audits, reports, and training to ensure compliance and quality. Understands and maintains compliance with facility, DNV, State, and HIPPA requirements.
• Functions as a trainer in at least one of the following areas: Chemotherapy Admixtures, Automated Dispensing Device Management, Controlled-Substance Accountability, USP 797 IV Sterile Preparation, Pharmacy Purchasing/Inventory Management, and non sterile compounding.

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