Certified Pharmacy Technician - Chesterfield Specialty Pharmacy - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 60,174,000 - 88,226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VCU Health Chesterfield Specialty Pharmacy is hiring a Certified Pharmacy Technician II to support pharmacists in outpatient care. The role involves preparing, dispensing, recording, and transporting medications across age groups; it requires licensure, certification, and prior pharmacy experience.

The position opens in Chesterfield and offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by May 31, 2026. Under supervision, you will handle compounding, packaging, and staffing support, with shift

Qualifications

• One year of previous pharmacy practice experience.
• Compounding experience (sterile and/or non-sterile) preferred.
• CPHT certification preferably current (PTCB or ExCPT).

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, recording, and transporting medications.
• Maintain medications and supplies used for compounding.
• Compound various medication formulations according to USP guidance (non-sterile, sterile, hazardous).
• Provide staffing support across shifts/sites and train others.
• Serve as back-up Technician-In-Charge on weekends.

Skills

Typing speed 20-30 wpm

Strong recall & problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CSPT Certification (preferred)

PTCB Assessment-Based Certificates (TPV, Hazardous Drug, Billing/Reimbursement) (preferred)

Job description

## Certified Pharmacy Technician - Chesterfield Specialty Pharmacy - DaysApplylocations: Chesterfield, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R44546\\*\\*Coming Soon to Chesterfield! Located at 10031 Nash Road, VCU Health Chesterfield Pavilion will be a four-story, approximately 100,000-square-foot ambulatory surgery center and medical office building, bringing comprehensive, patient-centered outpatient care closer to residents in one of Virginia’s largest counties. Scheduled to open in April 2027, the state-of-the-art facility will bring together surgical services, diagnostics, infusion therapy, pharmacy services, innovative care models, and more in a single, convenient location for Chesterfield residents.\\*\\* We are hiring team members now to help build the future of outpatient care from the ground up in one of Virginia’s fastest-growing communities. \\*\\*$2,000.00 Sign on Bonus for offers accepted by May 31, 2026 . Terms and Conditions apply\\*\\* The Cert Pharmacy Tech II aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for all patients including the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescence, adult, and geriatric. Under minimal supervision, the Cert Pharmacy Tech II performs the required duties of a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) II at a high level of proficiency, demonstrating exemplary work behaviors and ownership for the success of the work area. The CPhT II is tasked with all of the independent actions required of the CPhT I, in addition to increased responsibilities of medication coordination, compounding, and packaging.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: 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 By virtue of societal trust and security explicitly imparted to pharmacies for the control of drugs, candidate/incumbent must have a clean criminal record (i.e. no felony conviction; no drug or pharmacy related convictions, including misdemeanors; no denial, suspension, revocation, or restriction of registration or licensure by any State Board of Pharmacy) Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: 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 Experience REQUIRED: One year of previous pharmacy practice experience Experience PREFERRED: Two years previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting One year of medication compounding experience, sterile and/or non-sterile Previous experience using a standard keyboard and typing speed of 20-30 words per minute Education/training REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent Education/training PREFERRED: Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Certification, and/or PTCB Assessment-Based Certificate Programs: Technician Product Verification (TPV), Hazardous Drug Management, and/or Billing and Reimbursement Independent action(s) required: Demonstrate competency in CPhT I responsibilities Maintain medications and supplies used for compounding purposes Compound various medication formulations Understand and practice compounding according to United States Pharmacopeia requirements on non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous preparations Repackage bulk medications into a unit-dosed form, including patient-specific doses Acclimate to additional pharmacy-related technologies, supporting the packaging and compounding of medications Provide staffing support among multiple, pharmacy service shifts/sites Train other team members or students with regard to CPhT II shifts and skills Perform some CPhT III shifts and responsibilities, once assessed for CPhT II mastery, and during subsequent acclimation toward CPhT III classification Serve as the back-up to the CPhT III as the “Technician-In-Charge” during weekends Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage. Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeCompensation Grade Ranges:Certified Pharmacy Tech I: $21.00 - $28.51Certified Pharmacy Tech II: $21.00 - $30.79Certified Pharmacy Tech III: $21.46 - $33.26Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran