Certified Pharmacy Tech — Patient Care & Dispensing

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotating shifts

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, recording, and transporting medications for patients across all age groups, under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include learning and completing transitional duty assignments, ensuring accuracy in record keeping, and maintaining effective communication with staff in a high-volume hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR valid ExCPT certification provided by the National Health Career Association
• Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications
• Provide care to patients across all age groups: neonatal to geriatric
• Learn and perform assignments during transitional duty period under supervision
• Communicate effectively with staff and other health care practitioners

Skills

Pharmacy practice experience

Typing speed 20-30 wpm

Communication skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

VCU Health is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, recording, and transporting medications for patients across all age groups, under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include learning and completing transitional duty assignments, ensuring accuracy in record keeping, and maintaining effective communication with staff in a high-volume hospital setting.