Certified Pharmacy Technician: Elevate Patient Care

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with preparing, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting medications for patients across neonatal to geriatric age groups, under minimal supervision.

Required credentials include PTCB or ExCPT certification and Virginia licensure, plus a clean criminal record. A high school diploma is required; one year of pharmacy experience and typing 20–30 wpm are preferred. Must be able to work all shifts.

Qualifications

• PTCB or ExCPT certification required.
• Virginia State Board of Pharmacy licensure required.
• Clean criminal record (no felony, drug, or pharmacy-related convictions).
• 1 year of pharmacy experience preferred.
• Typing speed 20–30 wpm preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks designated by the pharmacist to assist in patient care that do not legally require a pharmacist’s supervision or verification.
• Communicates effectively with all staff members.
• Identifies equipment or operational problems and brings them to the attention of a pharmacist or pharmacy manager.
• Interacts with other health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment.
• No supervisory responsibilities specified.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Keyboard typing

Job description

VCU Health is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with preparing, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting medications for patients across neonatal to geriatric age groups, under minimal supervision.

Required credentials include PTCB or ExCPT certification and Virginia licensure, plus a clean criminal record. A high school diploma is required; one year of pharmacy experience and typing 20–30 wpm are preferred. Must be able to work all shifts.