Title: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN -DISPENSING
State Role Title: Psychiatric Technicians
Hiring Range: $39,894 - $55,054
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Eastern State Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, fills and prepares various medication orders for patients ages 18 and older at ESH. Assists pharmacists in maintaining precise patient records to insure the timely and highly accurate receipt of medication in the assigned units, while in accordance with all Federal and State regulations, and Hospital policy and procedures. Responsible for conducting the assigned monthly medication storage site inspections on the nursing units and clinics.
Minimum Qualifications
Current Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
Current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license is required.
Pharmacy Technician ACPE approved continuing education certificates of 5 credit hours for calendar year 2024 and 2025.
Considerable experience working as a Pharmacy Technician.
Experience working with prescription drug claims processing and calculations.
Experience utilizing pharmacy computer systems / programs and Microsoft Office Suite to include email applications.
Additional Considerations
College level courses in mathematics / science is preferred.
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.
Contact Information
Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL
Phone: 757-208-7717 / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS
Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED
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.