Job Description

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) is seeking a detail-oriented Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately preparing and distributing medications, managing drug inventory through proper ordering and stock rotation, and maintaining comprehensive patient records and documentation. Key duties include filling physician orders, preparing sterile IV admixtures, delivering medications throughout the facility, entering orders into our computer system, and ensuring all pharmacy areas remain clean and organized.

Key Responsibilities:

Medication Preparation &

Distribution

- Fill physician orders, prepare IV admixtures and sterile products, replenish emergency crash carts and floor stock, and deliver medications to patient care areas according to established schedules and protocols

Inventory & Stock

Management

- Order, receive, and store pharmaceuticals and supplies, rotate stock to prevent expiration, identify and replace outdated drugs, prepackage bulk medications, and manage returns to maximize manufacturer credits

Administrative Operations &

Documentation

- Enter medication orders and billing information into computer systems, generate required reports and labels, maintain accurate logs and records, complete monthly inspections, and provide telephone support and customer service

Qualifications:

Certification

Required

- Current certification from the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and commitment to maintaining certification through continuing education

Technical

Skills

- Proficiency with pharmacy computer systems, medication dispensing equipment, and sterile compounding techniques including IV admixture preparation in clean room environments

Knowledge

Base

- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical terminology, medication dosing, drug storage requirements, inventory management principles, and pharmacy safety protocols and procedures

Communication & Organizational

Skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, strong attention to detail for accurate record-keeping, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and professional phone etiquette for patient and healthcare provider interactions

About NVRH

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in the Northeast Kingdom. We are a community, not-for-profit, acute care, critical access hospital. NVRH is one of two Vermont hospitals designated Baby Friendly(TM) by the World Health Organization. The organization offers primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, as well as 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency services. Aligned with community partners, NVRH values and invests in efforts to address social conditions, creating well-nourished, well-housed, physically healthy, mentally healthy, and financially secure communities. NVRH serves the health needs of over 30,000 people in Caledonia and southern Essex Counties in Vermont, employing more than 700 dedicated staff.

Why Join Our Team?

Join our healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional services to your community at NVRH! We offer competitive compensation featuring enticing benefits such as student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, a complimentary gym membership, affordable health, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with company matching, and additional perks. Discover a fulfilling career with us where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying comprehensive rewards and support.





Location: Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Pharmacy

Schedule: Part-time, Varied Shift, Mon-Fri 0700-1800; Sat/Sun 0700-1500