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Next 3 cohort start dates (4 positions per class; #12 total)
December 9, 2024
January 20, 2025
March 3, 2025
 

Please post the requisition through January 31, 2025. Will offer rolling interviews - so would like to promote these positions and encourage early application.

- 16-week training program, 40 hours per week, every 3rd weekend
- https://www.carilionclinic.org/pharmacy-technician-in-training-program#overview 
- Must submit an updated resume and a personally written personal statement (approximately 250 words) describing interest in the program. Please upload these documents during the application process.
- Must pass required background checks.
- Demonstrate proficiency with the English language (reading, writing, and speaking) with an assessment completed during the interview process.
- Demonstrate math proficiency with an assessment completed during the interview process.
- Be eligible for registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee within the Commonwealth of Virginia - per Board of Pharmacy Regulations; and register prior to the start date.
- Must pass the national certification exam within 9 months of program completion.
- Interested applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP - as rolling interviews will be conducted.

 

The Pharmacy Technician-in-Training works under the functional supervision of a Lead Technician and Pharmacist to provide services to Pharmacy customers. The Pharmacy Technician-in-Training supports the Pharmacist in providing Pharmaceutical Care. The main areas of responsibility include one or more of the following: Medication Distribution, Sterile/Non-sterile Product Preparation, Inventory Control, Secretarial, and Control Drug Management.
 

Liaison between Pharmacy Department, Nursing Units, and other hospital departments; delivering medications, intravenous solutions, supplies, and devices Prepares medications for dispensing Processes charges, credits, and returns for medications, supplies, and devices Restocks, organizes, and inventories medications and supplies throughout the hospital; checks for expired medications throughout the hospital; orders needed medications and supplies; and checks ordered items as they are received to assure correctness of product, quantity, and quality Accurately and aseptically prepares sterile drug products (including chemotherapy) in accordance with USP <797> Accurately prepares non-sterile drug products in accordance with USP <795> Prepares medications with bar codes and unit-dose packaging Manages the planning, scheduling, requisition, purchasing, receiving, storing, and cost accounting of supplies, medications, and equipment. Prepares invoices for payment and forwards them to accounting Maintains optimal medication, IV, and supply inventories by using effective inventory and group purchasing practices Returns to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or returns company all recalled, out of date, and overstocked medications Maintains and updates all drug inventory documents and related files for the Pharmacy in accordance with licensing requirements and regulatory agencies Uses data to maintain PAR levels and to process recalled and out of date medications Establishes productivity indicators, service standards, benchmarks, and inventory turns for senior management In-services all involved areas when Supply Chain changes occur Maintains contract compliance within Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) limitations  Maintains records of medications and supplies borrowed or loaned and keeps accounts current What We Require:

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician is required within 9 months of hire. Registration with state board of pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Familiarity (including strengths, dosage forms, and uses) with a large number of medications. Attention to detail and accuracy. Must have basic computer skills. Basic mathematical and logistical problem solving skills. Must be able to effectively budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision. IV Admixture technicians must complete a course of instruction in sterile product preparation and demonstrate competency. All technicians must complete an Orientation Competency. Addendum for ASHP-Accredited Program. Candidates must: demonstrate proficiency with the English language (reading, writing and speaking) with an assessment completed during the interview, demonstrate math proficiency with an assessment completed during the interview, submit a personal statement (approximately 250 words) describing interest in the program as part of the initial application for the position, be eligible for registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the state board of pharmacy.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

 

Requisition Number: 148543 
Employment Status: Full time 
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital 
Shift: Day/Evening 
Shift Details: 16 week training program; 40 hours/week; every 3rd weekend; day/evening
Recruiter: MARK A MISKOVIC 
Recruiter Phone:  
Recruiter Email: mamiskovic@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.