Pharmacy Technician I: Precision Dispensing & Patient Care

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to join our pharmacy team. This on-site role provides technical support, supports dispensing, and maintains pharmacy records under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager.

You will gain hands-on experience with medication preparation, inventory control, compliance, and customer service in a collaborative healthcare setting. Eligible candidates should be a program graduate with VDHP registration upon hire.

Qualifications

• Program Graduate, Pharmacy Technician Training Program or equivalent (Preferred).
• Less than 1 year Prior Pharmacy Technician experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Receives and confirms prescriptions, prepares/dispenses medications, and maintains records.
• Performs inventory control and ensures proper storage and stock.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of practice and workflows to ensure patient safety and compliance.
• Delivers excellent customer service and clear communication to customers and staff.
• Completes compliance audits and financial transactions; assists with inspections and training.

Skills

Medical terminology

Prescription drug knowledge

Basic math

Pharmacy law and regulation

Pharmacy workflow

Pharmacy automation

Pharmacy computer systems

Strong written and verbal comms

Ability to prioritize

Excellent customer service

Education

Program Graduate, Pharmacy Technician Training Program or equivalent (Preferred)

Job description

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to join our pharmacy team. This on-site role provides technical support, supports dispensing, and maintains pharmacy records under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager.

You will gain hands-on experience with medication preparation, inventory control, compliance, and customer service in a collaborative healthcare setting. Eligible candidates should be a program graduate with VDHP registration upon hire.