Pharmacy Technician

Upper Mattaponi Tribe; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

401k

Job summary

Upper Mattaponi Tribe Health System in Virginia is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to ensure safe and effective medication use. This on-site role supports the pharmacy team under the Chief Pharmacy Officer and involves handling prescriptions, insurance claims, and patient interactions.

Ideal candidates have a Virginia pharmacy technician license and at least two years of licensed experience. Background checks and drug testing are required, and the position offers a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Two years as a licensed pharmacy technician preferred.
• Virginia license required for pharmacy technicians.

Responsibilities

• Distribute assignments and handle higher complexity tasks as directed by the pharmacist.
• Triage patient pharmacy care issues by phone and in person to improve outcomes.
• Assist with continuous quality improvement activities for the pharmacy team.
• Greet patients and providers, answering questions or escalating as needed.
• Verify patient identity before releasing medications while handling cash transactions.
• Assist in training peer technicians, pharmacists, and students.
• Contribute to inventory management processes.
• Process prescription orders and adjudicate insurance claims.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Virginia pharmacy technician license

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Revised 3/27/2026

POSITION TITLE:

Pharmacy Technician

FLSA STATUS:

Full-time/Non-exempt

DEPARTMENT:

Health Services

SALARY:

$17-$27/HR

LOCATION:

Aylett, VA

EDUCATION:

Pharmacy Technician License

SUPERVISOR:

Chief Pharmacy Officer

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2 years' Experience Preferred

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

CODE:

E-1/Essential Onsite

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Required to be physically onsite to maintain critical operations. Must make every effort to report onsite during closures or delays unless released by leadership. May be required to work modified or extended shifts.

JOB SUMMARY:

The pharmacy technician is assigned to the UMT pharmacies of the Upper Mattaponi Tribe Health System in Virginia. The Pharmacy Technician ensures access to the safe and effective use of medications.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Distribute function assignments and higher complexity pharmacy assignments as directed by the pharmacist.
• Provide telephone and in person triage of patient pharmacy care issues working at the top of their license ability to assist in improving patient outcomes and medication access.
• Assist and contribute to continuous total quality improvement activities for the pharmacy team.
• Greet patients and healthcare providers with a helpful and positive attitude. Answer questions presented and/or seek assistance as required.
• Verify the correct identity of the patient or patient's representative before releasing any medications while working the cash register.
• Assist in the training of peer technicians, pharmacists, and pharmacy students.
• Involved in effective inventory management processes.
• Process prescription order entry and adjudicate insurance claims.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate good mathematical and computer skills, able to learn and become proficient in the use of pharmacy operating systems.
• Work closely with others. Contribute to creating and maintaining a positive work environment for all team members.
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state laws related to pharmacy practice.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years as a licensed pharmacy technician preferred.
• College degree preferred but not required. Current Virginia pharmacy technician license required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants are required to authorize a background check and submit to drug testing. Failure to do so will disqualify applicants from consideration for the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.

TRIBAL & INDIAN PREFERENCE

The Upper Mattaponi Tribe recognizes and applies Tribal and Indian Preference in employment in accordance with Tribal law and applicable federal law.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. The Upper Mattaponi Tribe reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.

This position is designated as a position of trust and responsibility within a sovereign Tribal regulatory framework and is expected to uphold the integrity and confidentiality associated with the Upper Mattaponi Tribe.

BENEFITS (Full-time only):

• Health, dental, and vision
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• 401k

NOTICE: Qualified Native Americans will be given preference in employment as required by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S. 450, ET. Seq) including other relevant laws. In accordance with Title VII of the 1984 Civil Rights Act, Sections 701(b) and 703(1), preference in filling all vacancies may be given to qualified American Indian candidates. In other than the proceeding situations, the Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).