What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Tech Sr Certified OP position at UVM Health - UVM Medical Center?
Job Description
The Senior Technician is responsible for areas of specialty that include CSP, outpatient research functions, controlled substances and technical and support staff training.The Senior Technician in conjunction with the pharmacist supervisor and pharmacy management is responsible for his/her area of specialty, which can include training, program development, development of procedures and continual analysis of current processes. These areas are all critical result areas that frequently involve very expensive items, automated technology and rigid quality control. Interpretation and problem solving skills are frequently used as well as precise manufacturing skills. Accurate record keeping and communication skills are essential.
Education
High School / GED plus one year of post high school education or related work experience. Self study or formal Technician Training to become Nationally Certified. Technicians will maintain their Pharmacy Technician Registration/License with the State of Vermont Board of Pharmacy as well as their National Certification.
Experience
At least three to five years experience as a certified pharmacy technician, with demonstrable expertise in area of specialty and competence in all areas of pharmacy technician practice. Certified with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and registered with the State of Vermont Office of Professional Regulation as a Pharmacy Technician.
The Senior Technician is responsible for areas of specialty that include CSP, outpatient research functions, controlled substances and technical and support staff training.The Senior Technician in conjunction with the pharmacist supervisor and pharmacy management is responsible for his/her area of specialty, which can include training, program development, development of procedures and continual analysis of current processes. These areas are all critical result areas that frequently involve very expensive items, automated technology and rigid quality control. Interpretation and problem solving skills are frequently used as well as precise manufacturing skills. Accurate record keeping and communication skills are essential.
Education
High School / GED plus one year of post high school education or related work experience. Self study or formal Technician Training to become Nationally Certified. Technicians will maintain their Pharmacy Technician Registration/License with the State of Vermont Board of Pharmacy as well as their National Certification.
Experience
At least three to five years experience as a certified pharmacy technician, with demonstrable expertise in area of specialty and competence in all areas of pharmacy technician practice. Certified with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and registered with the State of Vermont Office of Professional Regulation as a Pharmacy Technician.