IV Pharmacy Technician - Certified

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

VHC Health seeks an IV Pharmacy Technician - Certified to prepare sterile and non-sterile medications under pharmacist supervision in a hospital setting.

You will manage distributive processes, lead sterile compounding room activities, and train staff while following standard procedures and guidelines to ensure safe, efficient medication delivery.

Qualifications

• MS Office proficiency and mathematical basics required.
• Pharmacy technician certification and state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile and non-sterile medications for distribution under supervision.
• Manage medication distributive processes, equipment and systems hospital-wide.
• Provide direction for sterile compounding room activities and staff training.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification

Virginia licensure as a Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Position Title

IV Pharmacy Technician - Certified

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

Prepares sterile and non-sterile medications for distribution under the supervision of pharmacists and is responsible for managing the medication distributive processes, equipment and systems across the hospital. The IV technician also undertakes various activities in the sterile compounding areas not requiring the professional judgment of a pharmacist. The IV Technician will act as primary contact and provide direction for all sterile compounding room activities. He/she will be responsible for completion of assigned operational tasks. The IV Technician will provide direction and participates in the supervision and training of other pharmacy staff working in the sterile compounding room. The IV Technician must function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

One year of experience as Pharmacy Technician in a hospital environment is required.

One year of pharmacy sterile compounding experience is preferred.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and basic mathematics is required.

Certification/Licensure:

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

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) 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.