Medication Access Specialist-2

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to all patient age groups. You will perform independent CPhT II tasks, including medication coordination, compounding, and packaging, under minimal supervision.

Requirements include current PTCB or ExCPT certification, Virginia licensure, and a minimum of one year of pharmacy practice experience. Availability for all shifts, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• PTCB OR ExCPT certification required.
• Current VA State Board of Pharmacy licensure required.
• Clean criminal record required (no felonies or drug/pharmacy-related convictions).
• One year of pharmacy practice experience required.
• Two years of pharmacy practice experience preferred.
• Compounded sterile preparation certification (CSPT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting medications.
• Coordinate medications, compounding, and packaging per USP requirements.
• Repackage bulk medications into unit-dosed forms and support staffing across shifts/sites.
• Train others on CPhT II shifts and responsibilities; act as Technician-In-Charge backup on weekends.

Skills

Typing speed 20‑30 wpm

Medication coordination

Compounding knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CSPT Certification

Job description

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 change

Compensation Grade Ranges

Compensation Grade Ranges: Certified Pharmacy Tech I: $21.00 - $28.51 Certified Pharmacy Tech II: $21.00 - $30.79 Certified Pharmacy Tech III: $21.46 - $33.26 Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

EEO Statement

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran