VCU Health

The Cert Pharmacy Tech II aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for all patients including the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescence, adult, and geriatric.. Under minimal supervision, the Cert Pharmacy Tech II performs the required duties of a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) II at a high level of proficiency, demonstrating exemplary work behaviors and ownership for the success of the work area.. The CPhT II is tasked with all of the independent actions required of the CPhT I, in addition to increased responsibilities of medication coordination, compounding, and packaging.. Train other team members or students with regard to CPhT II shifts and skills. Serve as the back-up to the CPhT III as the "Technician-In-Charge" during weekends

pharmacy technician ii

**3,000.00 for offers accepted by October 31, 2023. Terms and Conditions apply** The Cert Pharmacy Tech II aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for all patients including the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescence, adult, and geriatric. Under minimal supervision, the Cert Pharmacy Tech II performs the required duties of a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) II at a high level of proficiency, demonstrating exemplary work behaviors and ownership for the success of the work area. The CPhT II is tasked with all of the independent actions required of the CPhT I, in addition to increased responsibilities of medication coordination, compounding, and packaging. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy By virtue of societal trust and security explicitly imparted to pharmacies for the control of drugs, candidate/incumbent must have a clean criminal record (i.e. no felony conviction; no drug or pharmacy related convictions, including misdemeanors; no denial, suspension, revocation, or restriction of registration or licensure by any State Board of Pharmacy) Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy Experience REQUIRED: One year of previous pharmacy practice experience Experience PREFERRED: Two years previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting One year of medication compounding experience, sterile and/or non-sterile Previous experience using a standard keyboard and typing speed of 20-30 words per minute Education/training REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent Education/training PREFERRED: Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Certification, and/or PTCB Assessment-Based Certificate Programs: Technician Product Verification (TPV), Hazardous Drug Management, and/or Billing and Reimbursement Independent action(s) required: Demonstrate competency in CPhT I responsibilities Maintain medications and supplies used for compounding purposes Compound various medication formulations Understand and practice compounding according to United States Pharmacopeia requirements on non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous preparations Repackage bulk medications into a unit-dosed form, including patient-specific doses Acclimate to additional pharmacy-related technologies, supporting the packaging and compounding of medications Provide staffing support among multiple, pharmacy service shifts/sites Train other team members or students with regard to CPhT II shifts and skills Perform some CPhT III shifts and responsibilities, once assessed for CPhT II mastery, and during subsequent acclimation toward CPhT III classification Serve as the back-up to the CPhT III as the "Technician-In-Charge" during weekends Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage. Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

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