Pharmacy Technician - Tappahannock - PRN

About the role

The Certified Pharmacy Technician III aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, transporting, packaging, and compounding of medications for all patients including neonatal, pediatric, adolescence, adult, and geriatric age groups. Under minimal supervision, the technician demonstrates consistent mastery, via formal assessment, within a specialized service line such as Automation Specialist, Compounding Specialist, Controlled Substance Specialist, Investigational Specialist, Medication History Specialist, Narcotic Diversion Specialist, Pediatric Specialist, Inventory Specialist, or Generalized Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, dispensing, record keeping, transporting, packaging, and compounding of medications.
• Review, test, repair, and maintain pharmacy operating systems (Automation Specialist).
• Perform sterile and/or non-sterile medication compounding (Compounding Specialist).
• Maintain inventory and security of controlled substances (Controlled Substance Specialist).
• Prepare and manage investigational medication (Investigational Specialist).
• Assist in reconciliation of patient medications (Medication History Specialist).
• Proactive diversion monitoring of controlled substances (Narcotic Diversion Specialist).
• Prepare and distribute complex medications for pediatric patients (Pediatric Specialist).
• Maintain accurate inventory controls of medication (Inventory Specialist).
• Maintain mastery in all operational areas (Generalized Specialist).
• Demonstrate competency in CPhT I and CPhT II responsibilities.
• Exhibit and maintain expert-level mastery within a specialized area.
• Maintain organization and order within area of specialization.
• Identify equipment or operational problems and escalate to pharmacy leadership as needed.
• Maintain required paperwork and/or logs within specialized area.
• Serve as a designated trainer to other team members and students within specialized area.
• Serve as a role model regarding Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Service (STARS).
• Support pharmacy department beyond specialized area within scope of skillset.
• Act as “Technician‑In‑Charge” during weekends or when delegated; assume supervisor responsibilities in absence or upon delegation.
• Be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.

Requirements

• Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR valid ExCPT certification from the National Health Career Association.
• Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy.
• Clean criminal record: no felony conviction; no drug or pharmacy‑related convictions (including misdemeanors); no denial, suspension, revocation, or restriction of registration or licensure by any State Board of Pharmacy.
• Three years of previous pharmacy practice experience (required).
• Four years of previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting (preferred).
• Previous experience in a position of formal leadership (preferred).
• Previous experience using a standard keyboard and typing speed of 20‑30 words per minute (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Certification, and/or PTCB Assessment‑Based Certificate Programs: Medication History, Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention, Technician Product Verification (TPV), Hazardous Drug Management, and/or Billing and Reimbursement (preferred).

Qualifications

The role requires mastery of specialized pharmacy functions, ability to train others, and to act as a role model for STARS principles. Candidates must be able to handle a fast‑paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to frequent change.

Skills

• Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving.
• Effective hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading comprehension, logical thinking.
• Ability to lift 20‑50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing, sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing steps/ladders, reaching overhead, repetitive motions.
• Typing speed 20‑30 wpm.
• Expertise in automation, compounding, controlled substances, inventory control, investigational services, or pediatrics.

Pay

Certified Pharmacy Technician III: $21.46 – $33.26 per hour (actual salary offers based on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications).

Schedule

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