What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Dept Behavioral Health/Develop?
Title: Pharmacy Technician
State Role Title: 49053
Hiring Range: starting at $38,732 (commensurate based on experience)
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Western State Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This position will also be responsible for repackaging using the Auto-Print machine; operating the PacMed to repackage medications for the Robot-Rx; performing the operations of the ADCs (including restocking, reconciling, troubleshooting, tracking/removal of expired medications); process claims for Medicare Part-D patients; and all duties necessary to maintain and reconcile the after hours pharmacy night cabinets (Omnicell ADCs).
This position is eligible for:
- retirement with cash match
- paid time off
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- life insurance
Minimum Qualifications
- High school education 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
- Technicians need to be team players and need to be self-motivated
- Ability to communicate with other healthcare professionals and project confidence and good will
Additional Considerations
- business school, or college courses in medical terminology and/or pharmacology
- bilingual
- veteran
Special Instructions
You 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.
The 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.
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: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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.
Contact Information
Name: Samantha Leep
Phone: 540-332-8306
Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov
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 800-552-5019.
Note: 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.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $38,732
