Pharmacy Tech I

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.

Classification: Non Exempt

Supervises Positions:

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.

Applicants without current Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy may enroll in the Pharmacy Technician University (PTU) online program. Prior to enrollment, applicant must pass reading comprehension and math pre-enrollment assessments in three attempts or less. A minimum score of 70% is required for each assessment prior to acceptance into the program. Experiential training completed at the pharmacy practice site and program prepares the team member to pass the national Pharmacy Technician certification exam. Candidates accepting a position in the Pharmacy Technician University (PTU) will continue in their role as a pharmacy technician after completing the program and achieving their Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. Candidates must complete Pharmacy Technician University and achieve registration within 2 years of employment.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

No experience required; 1 year of relevant experience preferred Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure:

Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy within 2 years of hire required. Must register as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee upon hire with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. Persons enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician University (PTU) program must obtain a pharmacy technician trainee registration if they will be performing the duties of a pharmacy technician.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required:

State Registration and/or evidence of renewal is required for both Pharmacists and Technicians fifteen days prior to expiration 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.

Competencies

• Communication: Ensures timely and consistent communication.
  • Ensures 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.
• 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.

Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. 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 Community Health.

• 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