Pharmacy Technician Certified

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to join our hospital pharmacy team. You will assist pharmacists, perform automation fill tasks, and help prepare for accreditation programs while ensuring compliance with all laws and policies.

The role emphasizes accurate dispensing support, label matching, inventory tasks, and excellent customer service in a respectful, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Program graduate or Pharmacy Technician training preferred.
• 2 years experience as Pharmacy Technician required.
• 2 years in a hospital/retail/specialty setting preferred.
• Registered Technician with VDHP required upon hire.
• PTCB or ExCPT certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in automation fill functions accurately and timely.
• Support pharmacy preparation for Federal, State, DNV, and specialty accreditations.
• Assist pharmacists in dispensing, labeling, and filling floor requisitions.
• Provide customer service excellence and address customers' needs.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in inventory management.
• Monitor productivity and support shift changes and time off.
• Complete compounding per USP 797/800/795 if required.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Prescription drug knowledge

Basic math

Pharmacy law

Pharmacy workflow

Pharmacy automation

Pharmacy computer systems

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Education

Pharmacy Technician Training program or equivalent

VDHP Registration

PTCB or ExCPT Certification

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Newport News, VirginiaHiring Range$21.30 - $27.68/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.OverviewPharmacy Technician II assists in various activities in the pharmacy not requiring the professional judgment of a pharmacist and performs pharmacy related duties in compliance with department policies and procedures. Demonstrates and maintains competency in all technician tasks and functions and is responsible for the oversight of select areas/functions in the department as designated. Arranges sequence and timing of work to meet normal and variable work requirements and provides technical support in any or all of the following pharmacy functions.What you will doPerforms automation fill functions accurately and timely.Participates in pharmacy preparation for Federal, State, DNV, specialty pharmacy accreditations . Compliant with all applicable law, regulation and regulatory requirements related to practice setting.Assists pharmacists in dispensing functions (prescriptions, matching labels, and filling floor requisitions).Provides customer service excellence by addressing the customers' needs regardless of assignment. Demonstrates respect, concern and empathy for the spiritual, cultural, emotional and information needs of patients, customers and co-workers. Follows up with customers to ensure needs are met.Works within RHS's policies and procedures. Complies with all HIPAA requirements.Monitors/supports departmental productivity to meet the needs of the department i.e. flexing hours, shift changes and time off. Demonstrates compliance with RHS time and attendance policy.Participates in inventory management and drug security.Demonstrates and maintains competency in all assigned technician tasks/functions for assigned practice setting.If required in practice setting, completes all compounding in compliance with USP 797, USP 800 and/or USP 795.Completes all required training. Maintains required certifications and licenses. Attends staff meetings, huddle.QualificationsEducationProgram Graduate, Pharmacy Technician Training program or equivalent (Preferred)Experience2 years Experience as Pharmacy Technician (Required)2 years Pharmacy Technician in practice area (e.g. Hospital, Retail, Specialty) (Preferred)Skills and AbilitiesMedical TerminologyPrescription drug and over-the-counter knowledgeBasic math skills, including pharmaceutical calculationsPharmacy law and regulationBasic pharmacy workflowPharmacy automationPharmacy computer systemsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to prioritizeExcellent customer service skillsLicenses and CertificationsRegistered Pharmacy Technician - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Pharmacy Technician Upon Hire(Required)Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) PTCB or ExCPT Upon Hire(Required)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.