CART-FILL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (DSA III)

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cart-Fill Pharmacy Technician (DSA III) within the Eastern State Hospital campus in Williamsburg, VA is offered as a full-time salaried role. Under pharmacist supervision, you will fill medication cassettes, support dispensing, and perform monthly inspections and unit-dose prepackaging while maintaining accurate patient records.

A VA registration, CE credits for 2025, and driving license are required. Preferred candidates have significant pharmacy technician experience and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Current Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
• 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 and Microsoft Office Suite including email.
• Current, valid, unrestricted driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, provides medications to patients 18 and older.
• Fills medication cassettes and supports the dispensing section.
• Conducts monthly medication storage site inspections on nursing units and clinics.
• Performs unit dose prepackaging and maintains precise patient records for timely receipt of medication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration

ACPE CE certificates 5 credits (2025)

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Email applications

Job description

CART-FILL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (DSA III)

Job no: 5112890

Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Location: Williamsburg, Virginia

Categories: Health and Human Services

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.

Contact Information

• Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL
• Phone: [phone] / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS
• 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.

Advertised

02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time