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Job Description
Pharmacy Technician II
Job Code: PH3451
PRN position
ABOUT US
We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Nonexempt
Supervises Positions: No
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 demonstrates 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: 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. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be required.
The essential duties of a pharmacy technician at UVA Community Health are to:
- 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.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be required.
Communication: Ensures timely and consistent communication.
- Ensure timely responses to service line requests and inquiries.
- Greets and assists visitors to the department.
- Answers all incoming telephone calls and provides accurate information as needed.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with other healthcare professionals.
Quality: Checks and controls quality and accuracy of work
- Prioritizes workflow ensuring all services are performed in a timely manner.
- Considerable knowledge of medication names (both trade and generic) and their doses, routes of administration, and adverse effects.
Teamwork: Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.
- Participates in the onboarding of other team members.
- Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
- Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings.
- Demonstrates a willingness to adjust activities to accommodate the needs of team members/internal customers.
- Resolves conflicts independently, as appropriate.
- Accepts responsibility for actions and acts positively upon feedback from others.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: Required - 18 months minimum of relevant experience, 1 year of sterile compounding experience, or 1 year 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code: 17A, Medical Technician/Other Techs
Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand
The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally. For any weight over 35 lbs. use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.
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
The base compensation range for this role is $23.00 hourly.
Please note that the pay rate does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.
