Certified Pharmacy Technician: Patient Care & Growth

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in delivering pharmaceutical care across patient ages. Responsibilities include preparation, dispensing, record-keeping, and transport of medications under supervision, ensuring safety and accuracy.

Requirements include PTCB or ExCPT certification with Virginia licensure, a high school diploma or equivalent, and availability for all shifts, weekends, and holidays. Prior pharmacy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• PTCB or ExCPT certification with Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure.
• Experience: One year of pharmacy practice is preferred; typing 20–30 wpm.

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.
• Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Typing speed 20-30 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PTCB or ExCPT certification

Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure

Job description

VCU Health is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in delivering pharmaceutical care across patient ages. Responsibilities include preparation, dispensing, record-keeping, and transport of medications under supervision, ensuring safety and accuracy.

Requirements include PTCB or ExCPT certification with Virginia licensure, a high school diploma or equivalent, and availability for all shifts, weekends, and holidays. Prior pharmacy experience is preferred.