What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician - UVA Inpatient Pharmacy (Wage) (Nights) position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
This position is being filled for part-time (wage) hours on the night shift.
Now is your moment to join UVA Health's Inpatient Pharmacy-where every dose delivered supports world-class care.
About the Department
UVA Health's Inpatient Pharmacy serves an average daily census of 528 patients across the hospital. Our pharmacy technicians are essential to the safe and timely delivery of medications, working under the supervision of licensed pharmacists or independent practitioners.
What We Do
Pharmacy Technicians in this department:
- Prepare and label medications for inpatient use
- Deliver medications directly to nursing units and patient care areas
- Support clinical workflows and medication safety protocols
- Collaborate with pharmacists to ensure accuracy and efficiency
Note: Sterile compounding is performed in a newly renovated, state-of-the-art IV clean room. Technician roles within the IV Room will be described separately.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a high-impact pharmacy team
- Play a critical role in patient recovery and hospital operations
- Grow your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
- Experience: No experience required.
- Licensure/Certifications: 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 a pharmacy technician training program must obtain a pharmacy technician trainee registration if they will be performing the duties of a pharmacy technician.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Experience: 6 months minimum relevant experience
- Licensure/Certifications: Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required. CPhT credential through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required. For team members hired prior to February 1, 2020, certification as CPhT through NHA or PTCB is required by January 31, 2022.
Physical Demands - Job requires standing for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs.
Onboarding Requirements
Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.
The starting base rate for this role is $19.50 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.