Certified Pharmacy Automation Technician

Purpose & Scope

The Certified Pharmacy Automation Technician is a staffing position with additional responsibilities to assist Pharmacy Leadership with managing equipment and systems used by the pharmacy department to manage and distribute medications. This position also performs limited tasks including receiving daily pharmacy deliveries and supporting the inpatient pharmacy team during unplanned or planned staffing shortages.

About the Role

This position requires two years of retail/hospital pharmacy experience and one year of computer experience. A license as a Certified Pharmacy Technician by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required, along with certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Qualifications

• Familiarity with commonly prescribed medications, brand/generic names, use, doses, frequencies, and dosage forms is required.
• Excellent computer and operational skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure with other healthcare professionals.
• Knowledgeable and able to serve as a resource to the pharmacy leadership team regarding medication safety, medication distribution and management to help meet compliance around medication distribution with pharmacy automation and the Joint Commission, Board of Pharmacy and DEA regulatory requirements.
• Comprehensive operational details for all Omnicell equipment and new system to be implemented.

Benefits

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

Pay

The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

Schedule

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes.