What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician- Sterile Compounding position at Sentara Health?
Sentara is hiring an IV Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician at Norfolk General Hospital
$5,000 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Candidates!
Location: Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk VA
Status: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)
Shift: Rotating - 10 Hr Shift (4 days per week)
Hours: 6am-11pm
Weekend: Every Other Weekend
Holiday Rotation
The Specialty Pharmacy Tech performs the technician responsibilities in specialized areas of pharmacy practice under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.
Demonstrates advanced technical skills and ownership of the work area
Demonstrates the ability to competently work independently in defined specialized areas of pharmacy practice
Training in an advanced Specialist Pharmacy Technician job functions
Assumes local and/or system responsibility for assigned tasks related to advanced specialist job positions
Participates in the training of new employees
Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner as required by specialty position
Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care
Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician's scope of practice as needed
Uses appropriate systems for processing patient information
Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately
Training in an advanced Specialist Pharmacy Technician job functions
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
A pharmacy technician license is required in the state of practice.
Learn more about being an IV Tech at Norfolk General Hospital!
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Certification/Licensure
Virginia Pharmacy Tech License (Required)
CPhT License (Received through the NHA or PTCB (Required)
Experience
5 Years Pharmacy Experience (Required)
2 Year IV or Sterile Compounding Experience (Required)
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