Certified Pharmacy Tech II: Lead in Compounding & Training

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

Job summary

VCU Health seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician II to support pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, and handling medications for all patient groups. The role includes coordination, compounding, and packaging with minimal supervision.

Requirements include PTCB certification and Virginia State Board of Pharmacy licensure, plus 1 year of pharmacy practice experience. Availability for all shifts and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• One year of pharmacy practice experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPHT II duties include compounding and packaging.
• PTCB certification and Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competency in CPhT I responsibilities.
• Maintain medications and supplies used for compounding.
• Compound various medication formulations.
• Understand and practice compounding per USP standards (non-sterile/sterile/hazardous).
• Repackage bulk medications into unit-dosed forms.
• Provide staffing support across multiple shifts/sites.
• Train team members and students for CPhT II shifts and skills.
• Serve as back-up technician during weekends.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Certification

PTCB Assessment-Based Certificate Programs: Technician Product Verification (TPV)

PTCB Assessment-Based Certificate Programs: Hazardous Drug Management

PTCB Assessment-Based Certificate Programs: Billing and Reimbursement

Job description

VCU Health seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician II to support pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, and handling medications for all patient groups. The role includes coordination, compounding, and packaging with minimal supervision.

Requirements include PTCB certification and Virginia State Board of Pharmacy licensure, plus 1 year of pharmacy practice experience. Availability for all shifts and weekends is expected.