Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Pharmacy Technician TraineeThe Pharmacy Technician Trainee is a participant in a pharmacy technician training program. They will learn the skills to become responsible for preparing and delivering IV admixture solutions, ordering, receiving, invoicing, and maintaining inventory of departmental supplies and/or pharmaceuticals and coordinating drug distribution with pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff under the supervision of a pharmacist. Pharmacy technician trainees may rotate through inpatient and outpatient pharmacy settings.These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed daily under the supervision of a designated preceptor. Other duties may be assigned as needed to drive to the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of the organization.Enrolled in or has successfully completed a pharmacy technician training program, which includes but is not limited to didactic, simulated, and experiential learningMaintain established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standardsFollow state and federal regulations with regard to inventory managementContribute to departmental cost reduction and/or revenue-generation effortsContribute to departmental quality improvement effortsAttend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-servicesDemonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient careInpatient/Hospital Pharmacy:Prepare IV admixtures and non-sterile compounding preparations under pharmacist supervisionDeliver medications to all areas of the hospitalMaintain inventory of departmental supplies and materials needed, including ordering suppliesClean and organize sterile and non-sterile compounding area(s) using proper techniques in accordance with established policies and proceduresProcess drug returns from clinical units and return unused medications to stock as appropriateDemonstrate familiarity with pharmacy automation, medication distribution, and technology as applicable to work areaCollect medication histories as neededOutpatient/Community Pharmacy:Process refill, new, and returned prescription orders in the outpatient settingProcess and receive vendor ordersInteract with patients to gather demographic and/or medical informationDemonstrate ability to provide excellent customer service and commitment to CRMC's valuesAssist with meds to beds program as neededClean and organize drug inventory and check for outdated itemsDemonstrate proficiency in open/close of cash register and daily register operationsExercise clear understanding of pharmacy law, rules, regulations and hospital policies and procedures governing outpatient pharmacy operationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and Experience:Minimum Required Education: High School DiplomaMinimum Required Experience: NoneCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:Minimum Required: Must register as a pharmacy technician trainee with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy.Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.