Hospital Pharmacy Technician – Entry Level & Compounding

Centra Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an entry‑level Technician Pharmacy I to support medication preparation and distribution under pharmacist supervision.

The role covers compounding, use of pharmacy software and EHRs, inventory control, and adherence to USP standards and patient confidentiality. This position builds foundational skills in a health-system pharmacy environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of generic and trade names of medications.
• Stock medications and accurately select for distribution.
• Use pharmacy software and EHR systems.
• Restock automated dispensing cabinets with reports.
• Compound pharmaceuticals under USP standards.
• Non-sterile compounding with aseptic technique.
• Package bulk items in unit dose packaging and maintain records.
• Fulfill bulk medication orders for offices.
• Coordinate courier transport of medications as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information per policy.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of generic and trade names and dosage forms.
• Stocks medication and accurately selects medication for distribution and dispensing.
• Utilizes pharmacy software, EHRs and basic office tools.
• Restocks automated cabinets using reports.
• Compounds parenteral meds using aseptic technique.

Skills

Medication knowledge

Stock management

Confidentiality

Regulatory compliance

Aseptic technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy software

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Centra Health in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an entry‑level Technician Pharmacy I to support medication preparation and distribution under pharmacist supervision.

The role covers compounding, use of pharmacy software and EHRs, inventory control, and adherence to USP standards and patient confidentiality. This position builds foundational skills in a health-system pharmacy environment with opportunities for growth.