Pharmacy Technician 2 - UVA Health Specialty Pharmacy Operations (Part Time)

virginia.gov; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 28,488 - 44,152; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Certification and education support

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to support a specialty pharmacy operation in Charlottesville, Virginia. This role focuses on prescription fulfillment, logistics, and inventory management without direct customer interaction, ensuring a specialized team approach to patient care.

The position emphasizes precision and collaboration, with opportunities for career progression while working within a nationally recognized academic health system. Candidates should have relevant experience and necessary certifications from Virginia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months relevant experience in pharmacy operations.
• Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
• CPhT credential through NHA or PTCB required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and fill specialty prescriptions accurately.
• Support packaging and shipping logistics.
• Manage and maintain inventory levels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficient communicative skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management systems

Logistics coordination tools

Job description

Play a vital role in advancing how specialty medications reach patients by supporting a highly coordinated, hospital‑affiliated pharmacy operation. This position sits at the center of a fast‑moving system that prioritizes accuracy, efficiency, and innovation behind the scenes—ensuring that every prescription supports optimal patient outcomes without the pressures of direct retail interaction.

As a Pharmacy Technician in Specialty Pharmacy Operations, you’ll contribute to a sophisticated workflow designed to deliver high‑quality pharmaceutical care through centralized operations while building advanced technical and operational expertise.

The Role

In this non‑customer facing role, you will work within a high‑functioning specialty pharmacy operation, supporting prescription fulfillment, logistics, and inventory processes that directly impact patient care across UVA Health. The environment is structured yet dynamic, offering both independence and collaborative teamwork.

An average day blends technical precision, operational awareness, and proactive problem‑solving:

• Accurately prepare and fill specialty prescriptions within a centralized workflow
• Support packaging and shipping logistics, ensuring timely and compliant delivery through carrier systems such as UPS and vendor networks
• Manage and maintain inventory levels, including tracking, replenishment, and organization of medications and supplies
• Participate in mail‑order and central fill operations, gaining exposure beyond traditional retail pharmacy practices
• Collaborate with pharmacists, lead technicians, and peers to ensure workflow continuity and quality assurance
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, identifying process gaps and implementing solutions in real time

This role stands apart from traditional pharmacy technician positions by offering:

• No direct retail‑style customer interaction, allowing full focus on technical and operational excellence
• A broader scope of practice across fulfillment, logistics, and systems‑based workflows
• Opportunities to take on captain roles such as fill or packaging leads, fostering leadership exposure and workflow ownership

Why UVA Health

UVA Health is a nationally recognized academic health system where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth are foundational. This role is strategically positioned within a specialty pharmacy operation that continues to evolve to meet complex patient needs.

• Academic Medical Center Excellence Work within a system known for clinical innovation, interprofessional collaboration, and a commitment to advancing healthcare delivery.
• Non‑Retail, Operationally Driven Pharmacy Model Experience a behind‑the‑scenes environment focused on precision, efficiency, and patient impact without direct customer‑facing pressures.
• Skill Diversification Across the Medication Journey Build expertise in prescription fulfillment, packaging and shipping logistics, inventory systems, delivery coordination and vendor relationships. This creates a more comprehensive skillset than traditional retail technician roles.
• Structured Growth and Leadership Opportunities Engage in captain roles that provide workflow ownership, leadership development, and clear pathways for career progression within the health system.
• Autonomy with Strong Clinical Support Benefit from a balance of independence and collaboration, with access to pharmacists, lead technicians, and operational leadership. You are empowered to manage your work while never working in isolation.
• Collaborative Team Environment Join a large, team‑based structure where responsibilities are shared, communication is constant, and success is collective.
• Entry into a Health System Specialty Pharmacy Setting Ideal for technicians looking to transition from retail into a hospital‑affiliated, specialty‑focused environment with expanded career possibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience: 6 months minimum relevant experience required.
• Licensure: Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required. CPhT credential through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.

Physical Demands

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

The pay range for this role is $20.68 - $32.05 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long‑term and Short‑term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer