Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a job in Staunton, Virginia.
Job Description & RequirementsTitle: Pharmacy Technician
\nState Role Title: 49053
\nHiring Range: starting at $38,732 (commensurate based on experience)
\nPay Band: 3
\nAgency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
\nLocation: Western State Hospital
\nAgency Website: Type: General Public - G
\nJob Duties
\nWestern State Hospital is seeking a full time Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacists by preparing medications or dispensing to various wards, treatment malls, and clinics using the electronic health record (One Mind), the pharmacy automation equipment (Omnicell), and a unit dose distribution system; use the One Mind (OM) electronic medical record (EMR) in order to process medication orders (new orders, order changes, Leave of Absence (LOA) orders), medication refills, and supplemental drug requests; use Connect-RX automation system software in order to stock/restock the AcuDose Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs); perform cart fill using the Robot-Rx robot; and perform basics of repackaging using the Auto-Print machine.
The Pharmacy Technician will also perform the basics of ADCs (including restocking, reconciling, troubleshooting, and tracking/removal of expired medications); process claims for Medicare Part-D patients, which includes billing, correcting, reversing, and resubmitting claims; perform assigned work inspections (of medication rooms) on a monthly basis to ensure compliance with Pharmacy policies and procedures; and perform the OM tasks necessary for the cart filling process. This position is eligible for: - retirement with cash matchMinimum Qualifications
\n- high school diploma or equivalent
- extensive previous experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or retail setting
- must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) as recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
- must be registered with the VaBOP as a pharmacy technician
- must be willing to obtain 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years
- familiarity with the generic and trade names of drugs
- ability to read and interpret prescriber's medication orders
- ability to work in an environment requiring both speed and accuracy
- good typing skills and familiarity with medical terminology
- ability to communicate with other healthcare professionals and project confidence and good will
Additional Considerations
\n- business school or college courses in medical terminology
- bilingual
- veteran
Special Instructions
\nYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
\nThe successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation, drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources. Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: or call DARS at , or DBVI at . \nContact Information
\nName: Samantha Leep
\nPhone:
\nEmail:
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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
\nNote : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Job ID #5023325. Posted job title: Pharmacy Technician
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