Certified Pharmacy Technician
Full Time • Portsmouth, VA, 23708
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Location: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), VA, and associated Branch Health Clinics (BHCs) and TRICARE Prime Clinics (TPCs) in the Tidewater Market.
Employer: AIMS Locum Tenens
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking qualified Pharmacy Technicians to provide expert support in delivering pharmaceutical services at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), VA, and its associated clinics. Pharmacy Technicians will assist in preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with Department of Defense and NMCP protocols.
General Duties
- Assist in preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications under the supervision of licensed pharmacists.
- Utilize pharmacy computer systems and robotic systems according to MTF protocols.
- Maintain inventory, including controlled substances, and uphold pharmacy security standards.
- Perform aseptic techniques when handling sterile products, parenteral nutrition, or chemotherapy agents.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness in fulfilling patient prescriptions.
- Participate in quality assurance programs and adhere to infection control procedures.
Preferred Locations
Candidates will be required to choose three (3) preferred locations from the following list. After a 2–3 month period of initial training, orientation, and in-processing at the main pharmacy at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), candidates will be assigned to one of their chosen locations based on vacancy at the time of the start date:
- NMCP Pharmacy (Main Hospital) – Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia
- BHC Scott Center – 250 Woodbine Rd, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505
- TPC Virginia Beach – 2100 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- TPC Chesapeake – 1013 Eden Way N, Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320
- Boone Clinic Virginia Beach – 1035 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- TPC Suffolk – 1500 Breezeport Way, Suffolk, Virginia, 23435
- Oceana Health Care – 1900 Regulus Ave, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Qualifications
Degree/Certification:
- Certificate from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)-accredited pharmacy technician program or a formal U.S. military medical services training program.
- OR Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Experience:
- Minimum of 12 consecutive months of pharmacy technician experience within the last 24 months.
Additional Requirements:
- Two letters of recommendation written within the last two years, one from a practicing pharmacist or pharmacy supervisor attesting to clinical skills, and one from a clinical professional familiar with patient care.
Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in operating pharmacy computer and robotic systems.
- Strong attention to detail in verifying prescriptions and managing inventory.
- Knowledge of safety, infection control, and aseptic techniques.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Schedule and Hours
- The hospital pharmacy operates 24/7, including federal holidays. and Shifts range from 8.5 to 12.5 hours, including a 30-minute uncompensated meal break.
- Associated Clinic hours varies during day time and shift is mostly 8.5 hours scheduled between 7 am to 6 pm, including a 30-minute uncompensated meal break.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- 80 hours of paid vacation annually
- Up to 56 hours of sick leave
- 11 paid federal holidays
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401K Plan
How to Apply
Submit your resume and certifications to AIMS Locum Tenens.
Equal Opportunity Employer
AIMS Locum Tenens is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Compensation: $19.00 - $23.93 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
AIMS Locum Tenens, LLC, is a women owned and SBA’s 8(a) certified healthcare management company based in Northern Virginia and Washington DC area focus on healthcare management in both public and private sectors.
AIMS Locum Tenens is one of the fastest growing healthcare management solution specialized in management of highly skilled healthcare professionals in both commercial and government healthcare facilities all over the country. We have the experience, resources, and scale required to help physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to take advantage of both short and long term staffing opportunities in a wide variety of practice specialties. We do staff healthcare providers for both short and long-term assignments to local, state and federal government healthcare facilities.
AIMS realizes the key to quality is attention to details. AIMS is the one stop shop for various healthcare facilities and handles every steps to get best candidate from sourcing, recruitment, candidate screening, credentialing, final placement and retention of highly qualified healthcare provider.
As one of the nation’s fastest growing healthcare management companies, AIMS Locum Tenens manages highly qualified physicians and nurses during staffing crisis at community hospitals, clinics and Army based MTFs (Military Treatment Facilities). Hospital systems, MTFs, nursing homes and out patient clinics benefit from our comprehensive, cost-effective supplemental medical staffing services.
Our No. 1 priority is to provide the best service to our healthcare professionals and our hospital and MTFs clients. We welcome feedback and suggestions so we can continually improve our service.
At AIMS Locum Tenens, our core pillars—dedication, commitment, trustworthiness, and superior service—drive every aspect of our business.
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