Advanced Pharmacy Access & Compounding Technician

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to all patient age groups. You will perform independent CPhT II tasks, including medication coordination, compounding, and packaging, under minimal supervision.

Requirements include current PTCB or ExCPT certification, Virginia licensure, and a minimum of one year of pharmacy practice experience. Availability for all shifts, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• PTCB OR ExCPT certification required.
• Current VA State Board of Pharmacy licensure required.
• Clean criminal record required (no felonies or drug/pharmacy-related convictions).
• One year of pharmacy practice experience required.
• Two years of pharmacy practice experience preferred.
• Compounded sterile preparation certification (CSPT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting medications.
• Coordinate medications, compounding, and packaging per USP requirements.
• Repackage bulk medications into unit-dosed forms and support staffing across shifts/sites.
• Train others on CPhT II shifts and responsibilities; act as Technician-In-Charge backup on weekends.

Skills

Typing speed 20‑30 wpm

Medication coordination

Compounding knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CSPT Certification

Job description

VCU Health in Richmond, VA is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to all patient age groups. You will perform independent CPhT II tasks, including medication coordination, compounding, and packaging, under minimal supervision.

Requirements include current PTCB or ExCPT certification, Virginia licensure, and a minimum of one year of pharmacy practice experience. Availability for all shifts, weekends, and holidays is essential.