Certified Pharmacy Technician

careers-vhchealth; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, VA is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists with storage, distribution, packaging, and labeling of medications in a regulated hospital setting. Under supervision, you will handle record-keeping, patient billing systems, and ensure accurate medication preparation while complying with Virginia licensing requirements.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma and about three years of institutional experience; licensure by the Virginia

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.
• Three years of institutional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle storage, distribution, packaging and labeling of medications.
• Maintain record-keeping and patient billing systems.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

Under supervision of a registered pharmacist, performs the technical tasks involved with the storage, distribution, packaging, labeling of medication and associated record-keeping and patient billing systems.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

Three years of experience in an institutional setting is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.