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City of Norfolk, Virginia Pharmacy Tech - ACT in Norfolk, Virginia
Pharmacy Tech - ACT
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Pharmacy Tech - ACT
Salary
$42,629.00 - $69,485.00 Annually
Location
VA 23513, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
12127
Department
Community Services Board
Division
Community Support Services
Opening Date
06/24/2024
Closing Date
7/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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Description
The Norfolk community Services Board (NCSB) provides treatment, support, and education to the community with a focus on mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities. Norfolk CSB provides services to persons in acute crisis as well as integrated, person -centered, and recovery-oriented programming for persons needing assistance and support stabilizing in the community.
Today, the CSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. The Norfolk CSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment and dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we provide hope and recovery for the persons we serve.
The NCSB is seeking to hire a Pharmacy Technician in their Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) division. The Pharmacy Technician will assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of Pharmacy. Performs assigned pharmacy duties with an emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and patient safety. Prepares, packages, and distributes medications. Performs clerical duties related to the operation of a pharmacy and performs other related duties as required. Responsible for providing pharmacy services in the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), and other programs within the agency, as necessary. Pharmacy practices must comply with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy, federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), applicable state and local laws and regulations, and agency policy and procedures. Trains CSB staff utilizing the CSB's Medication Repackaging curriculum.
The ideal candidate should have the following:
General knowledge of pharmacy laws, practices, and procedures
Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and symbols
Knowledge of brand name drugs and their generic equivalents
Knowledge of common medical terms/abbreviations and pharmacy calculations.
Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $42,629- $49,023
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Assists the pharmacist in preparing medications and filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring medications, correctly labeling containers, and accurately documenting pharmacy activities.
Maintains medication inventory by determining inventory level, anticipating needed medications and supplies, and removing outdated medications. May assist and support the pharmacist on inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, verifying, and storing shipments of pharmaceuticals and other supplies.
Prepares and maintains well-documented pharmacy records as required by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy, federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), and Norfolk CSB agency requirements.
Packages medications as unit-dose and take-home items for delivery or self-administration.
Enters medication information and directions into the Electronic Health Record and other electronic databases. Accesses, inputs, and retrieves patient and prescription information to and from the computer.
Follows all internal and external policies regarding pharmacy operations.
Ensures pharmacy areas and Medication Rooms are maintained in a safe, clean, neat, and orderly condition by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Reports any unsafe equipment or practices.
Monitors refrigerator and freezer temperatures. Maintains temperature logs of refrigerators within the pharmacy areas, agency Medication Rooms, and other areas as assigned.
Communicates effectively with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other agency staff to meet programmatic needs and maintain positive working relationships.
Education/Experience
Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two-year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certifications may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
One year of experience preferred. Experience may include experience acquired in an educational setting or internship.
Preferred Education/Experience:
High School or GED.
One (1) year of experience working with adults who are diagnosed with mental health and substance use disorders.
Additional Information & Requirements
Valid Driver's License not required.
Must be certified or certifiable in basic First aid and CPR.
Requires a current unrestricted Virginia Pharmacy Technician registration. Prefer current unrestricted/active National Pharmacy Technician Certification and/or unrestricted/active Virginia Board of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician certification or registration.
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
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If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
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Do you have experience with Electronic Health Records?
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Have you ever been the subject of any exclusion, suspension, or debarment action by the General Services Administration(GSA), Office of Inspector General (OIG) or any other federal healthcare program including, but not limited to Medicare or Medicaid?
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Do you have a basic working knowledge of DBHDS Licensure and Human Rights regulations?
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Please provide the name, email address, and phone number of your current or most recent supervisor
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Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
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A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?
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