CART-FILL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (DSA III)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers at Eastern State Hospital seeks a CART-FILL Pharmacy Technician (DSA III) to assist the dispensing process under a registered pharmacist. The role focuses on filling cassettes, supporting the dispensing area, and conducting routine storage inspections within hospital units.

Minimum qualifications include Virginia registration, 5 ACPE CE hours for 2025, substantial pharmacy technician experience, and proficiency with pharmacy software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
• CE certificates of 5 credit hours for 2025.
• Considerable experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience using pharmacy software and MS Office including email.
• Current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a registered pharmacist, provides meds to patients 18+.
• Fills medication cassettes and supports dispensing.
• Conducts monthly medication storage inspections on nursing units/clinics.
• Performs unit-dose prepackaging and maintains precise patient records.

Skills

Virginia Pharmacy Technician License

ACPE CE 5 hours

Pharmacy tech experience

Pharmacy software & MS Office

Driver’s license

Education

College math/science courses preferred

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: CART-FILL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (DSA III)

State Role Title: Psychiatric Technicians

Hiring Range: $37,500 - $55,054

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, provides medications to patients 18 and older in support of ESH’s Vision, Mission, and Values. Responsible for filling medication cassettes, providing support to dispensing section, conducting the assigned monthly medication storage site inspections on nursing units and/or clinics, and performing unit dose prepackaging. These tasks are accomplished by maintaining precise patient records to assure timely and accurate receipt of medication in the assigned unit in compliance with Hospital policies and procedures, as well as compliance with State and Federal law.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
• Pharmacy Technician ACPE approved continuing education certificates of 5 credit hours for calendar year 2025.
• Considerable experience working as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience utilizing pharmacy computer systems / programs and Microsoft Office Suite to include email application.
• Current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license is required.

Additional Considerations

College level courses in mathematics / science is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: [phone] / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS

Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.