Certified Pharmacy Tech - Inpatient - Days-Evenings

About the role

The Certified Pharmacy Technician aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for all patients including the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescence, adult, and geriatric. Under minimal supervision, this role performs the required duties of a technician at a high level of proficiency, demonstrating exemplary work behaviors and ownership for the success of the work area. This position also learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for patients across all age groups (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Perform technician duties under minimal supervision with high proficiency and exemplary work behaviors.
• Learn, perform, and complete assignments/responsibilities during the transitional duty period.
• Perform tasks designated by the pharmacist that do not require pharmacist supervision or verification.
• Communicate effectively with all staff members.
• Identify equipment or operational problems and report to pharmacist or pharmacy manager.
• Interact with other health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements

• Virginia Board of Pharmacy registration required.
• Pharmacy Technician certification from PTCB or ExCPT required within 6 months of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: One year previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting.
• Preferred: Previous experience using a standard keyboard with typing speed of 20‑30 words per minute.

Qualifications

Possess strong recall, reasoning, problem‑solving abilities; clear speech and legible writing; ability to read and think logically; capable of handling fast‑paced, steady environments with multiple priorities and frequent customer interactions; adaptable to change and noisy settings.

Skills

• Medication preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transport.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Problem identification and reporting.
• Keyboard proficiency (20‑30 wpm).
• Ability to lift 20‑50 lbs and perform prolonged standing/sitting, bending, walking, climbing, reaching.

Pay

Certified Pharmacy Tech I: $21.00 – $28.51
Certified Pharmacy Tech II: $21.00 – $30.79
Certified Pharmacy Tech III: $21.46 – $33.26
Actual salary offers based on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Schedule

Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.