Certified Pharmacy Technician (VA, Arrington)

BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER INC

  • Arrington, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • $16.16–$25.50 Per Hour

Highlights

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting in the preparation, dispensing, and record keeping of medications for all patients. Assists patients with medication fills/refills, communicating well to provide excellent customer service while referring appropriate questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to the pharmacist.

Numbers & Facts

LocationArrington, VA
Salary$16.16–$25.50 Per Hour

Description

Job Summary:

Full-time or Part-time position with benefits. 

Daytime hours.  No Sundays, one Saturday per month.  Generous paid time off. 

Competitive hourly rates based on experience. 

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting in the preparation, dispensing, and record keeping of medications for all patients. Under minimal supervision, performs the required duties of a Pharmacy Technician at a high level of proficiency, demonstrating exemplary work behaviors and ownership for the success of the Pharmacy. Pharmacy technician will function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines and within federal and state regulations. Must demonstrate a sincere dedication and loyalty to the mission, vision and core values of BRMC.

Essential Job Duties and Functions:

Assists the Pharmacists in the preparation of filling and dispensing medications accurately and safely.

Effectively communicates with the pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy cashiers, and other Center staff members.

Performs accurate billing of prescriptions to appropriate third party payers/discount plans/medication assistance programs.   

Operates and uses pharmacy computer software efficiently.

Orders, adjusts and maintains pharmacy inventory of prescription and non-prescription medications and supplies.

Assists patients with medication fills/refills, communicating well to provide excellent customer service while referring appropriate questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to the pharmacist.

Completes work activities successfully through effective management of time, tasks and available resources.  Minimizes the frequency of medication errors.  Remains vigilant in the performance of duties. 

Actively participates in pharmacy activities. Including but not limited to: making suggestions to improve pharmacy services and operation and implementing goals and objectives and policy and procedures of the department and organization.

Completes necessary continuing education programs as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia to maintain Pharmacy Technician Licensure and Certification by the PTCB or other Virginia approved CPhT certification organization.

Performs other pharmacy related duties and housekeeping tasks as requested by Staff Pharmacists and Pharmacy Management.

Starting Compensation Range: $16.16/hr - $25.50/hr

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