Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

The Weekend Program may fit your lifestyle!

• The Weekend Program is an opportunity for healthcare professionals to have a fixed weekend work schedule, leaving their weekdays open for other activities.

-Shifts are only scheduled on Friday, Saturdays and Mondays for this program.

-A travel allowance is provided to Weekend Program team members who travel greater than 75 miles from their permanent residence to their workplace.

-Premium paid part-time and full-time positions available.

Prepares and delivers medications to patients and/or nursing units under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner. Demonstrates the ability to competently work in different (omit) general and specialized areas of pharmacy practice.

• The Weekend Program offers a weekend only shift schedule with enhanced compensation. The Weekend Program is a commitment to work 48 scheduled weekends in a 12-month period beginning with first shift worked. Schedule to include both weekend & non-weekend program shifts and associated enhanced compensation.

• Demonstrates the ability to competently work in general and specialized areas of pharmacy practice.

• Participates in the training of new employees.

• Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner.

• Policies and procedures are followed consistently.

• Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care.

• Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or supervisor as needed.

• Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information.

• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements.

• Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $20.68 - $32.05 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience: 6 months minimum relevant experience required

License/Certification: Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required. CPhT credential through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required. For team members hired prior to February 1, 2020, certification as CPhT through NHA or PTCB is required by January 31, 2022.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.