Pharmacy Technician 1 (Pharm Tech) Outpatient Pharmacy
University of VirginiaAbout the role
This position is listed for a Pharmacy Technician General. Applicants with prior hospital or health system pharmacy experience may be eligible for Cross-Trained or Specialist positions with a higher pay range.
The UVA Health System Pharmacy Technician Training Program is here to help you start a career as a registered pharmacy technician. Our program, which partners with Pharmacy Technician University, will give you all of the skills and knowledge you need to be a versatile, effective pharmacy technician in a variety of settings including hospital and retail pharmacy. Training is provided on the job, and you’ll receive pay and benefits while completing the program requirements. Classroom and experiential training will take place at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Training includes:
• Online classroom training through Pharmacy Technician University
• Experiential training in our state-of-the-art community pharmacy
• Preparation for passing the national certification exam
Candidates accepting a position will continue in their role as a pharmacy technician after completing the program and achieving their Virginia registration. Candidates must complete Pharmacy Technician University and achieve registration within 6 months of employment.
Any questions about the program should be directed to Justin Vesser, Program Director (JLV2J@virginia.edu).
- Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner.
- Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care.
- Participates in the training of new employees.
- Uses appropriate computers for entry of patient information and label generation.
- Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements.
- Operates automated dispensing devices/repackaging machine/robots/pumps.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
Experience: No experience required
License/Certification: Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred. PTCB Certification required within 9 months of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull < 20lbs.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
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