Pharmacy Tech I - Full time - Retail Pharmacy Riverside Pharmacy

Routinely interacts with Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, nursing staff and other hospital staff, Physicians, patients, customers, vendors, and drug company representatives. Must maintain confidentiality of patient information. Will work with medications, devices, and supplies that are costly and have a significant budgetary impact. Encouraged to make suggestions for department efficiencies and cost savings.

Job is fast paced and requires lifting, repetitive movement activities, and long periods of standing. Employee will work in close proximity with other employees in the department. Will be required to work with potentially harmful biological, chemical agents, and cytotoxic substances. Works in a secured, limited access environment. May be subject to long hours of physically and mentally stressful activity, performing activities in a limited time period; especially on weekends, nights, and holidays. Must be able to interpret physician orders.

Pharmacy is about more than dispensing medications and advice. At Carilion Clinic, it is a commitment to excellence in every aspect of your chosen profession. It means treating patients with respect, dignity, kindness and empathy. It means providing friendly, accurate service and quality at every opportunity. It means we’ll count on you to be there for patients who rely on your expertise.

Become part of our community-based healthcare network that includes seven hospitals, multi-specialty physician practices, and affiliations with prestigious academic medical institutions. Based in Roanoke, Virginia, we offer tremendous opportunities to contribute to our goal: inspiring optimal health through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. And we offer opportunities for extensive training, career advancement, and success.

 

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Successful completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician training course is preferred. Successful completion of Pharmacy Service Line competencies within 6 months of hire

Experience: Previous pharmacy work experience is preferred.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Registration with the Virginia Department of Health Professionals required. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification is required within 9 months of hire.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to maintain familiarity with a large number (1000-2000) of medications and focused on attention to detail/accuracy. Must be customer service oriented. Requires knowledge and use of general office equipment and procedures, including computer/keyboard. Must be able to solve simple mathematical and logistical problems in the work environment. Must be able to effectively budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision. All Technicians must complete Orientation Competencies.

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

CommUNITY:  Working in unison to serve our community, our Carilion family and our loved ones.

Courage:  Doing what’s right for our patients without question.

Commitment:  Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:  Putting heart into everything we do.

Curiosity:  Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.