Pharmacy Technician - PRN - Day/Evening

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician will assist the Pharmacist to provide drug distribution and clinical services to patients in a safe, responsible and professional manner. This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public, and our co-workers.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Completes quality assurance logs consistently (i.e. refrigerator/freezer temperature, medication room inspections, hood cleaning). Performs the following duties of the unit dose delivery system: Operates the robotic dispensing system and troubleshoots and handles the robots functions. Prepares medications for delivery to automated dispensing machines. Packages unit dose medications. Prepares, delivers, and exchanges unit dose medications. Operates the pneumatic tube delivery device. Restocks medication boxes, specialized trays/kits (i.e. RSI, EMS Narcotic, etc.) and crash carts.
• Operates the controlled substance dispensing machine and handles controlled substances in accordance with the department’s policies and state and federal laws.
• Restocks dispensing machines accurately, timely, and in accordance with the department’s policies.
• Prepares sterile products using aseptic technique and documents processes in compliance with the department’s policies and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solutions.
• Prepares cytotoxic agents in compliance with the department’s safety procedures.
• Handles hazardous materials in compliance with the department’s safety procedures.
• Enters charges and all credits accurately into the pharmacy computer system.
• Assists in orienting and training technicians as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current PTCB certification preferred.
• Virginia Board of Pharmacy technician registration.
• Previous work experience (minimum of 1 year) at a pharmacy in appropriate settings is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Strong mathematical skills required.
• Ability to work with computers.
• Ability to work in a versatile environment and manage multi-task demands.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

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Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination.

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”

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Compensation Pay Range:

$21.96 - $30.74