Pharmacy Technician-LGH-Full time, Days-Evenings

Centra Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an entry‑level Technician Pharmacy I to support medication preparation and distribution under pharmacist supervision.

The role covers compounding, use of pharmacy software and EHRs, inventory control, and adherence to USP standards and patient confidentiality. This position builds foundational skills in a health-system pharmacy environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of generic and trade names of medications.
• Stock medications and accurately select for distribution.
• Use pharmacy software and EHR systems.
• Restock automated dispensing cabinets with reports.
• Compound pharmaceuticals under USP standards.
• Non-sterile compounding with aseptic technique.
• Package bulk items in unit dose packaging and maintain records.
• Fulfill bulk medication orders for offices.
• Coordinate courier transport of medications as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information per policy.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of generic and trade names and dosage forms.
• Stocks medication and accurately selects medication for distribution and dispensing.
• Utilizes pharmacy software, EHRs and basic office tools.
• Restocks automated cabinets using reports.
• Compounds parenteral meds using aseptic technique.

Skills

Medication knowledge

Stock management

Confidentiality

Regulatory compliance

Aseptic technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy software

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Description

The Technician Pharmacy I is an entry level health-system pharmacy position. They perform medication preparation and distribution tasks under a pharmacist’s supervision. Additionally, they gain knowledge and experience in essential functions of the pharmacy including compounding, automated dispensing technology and software, regulatory requirements, documentation and inventory management.

Job Description

The Technician Pharmacy I is an entry level health-system pharmacy position. They perform medication preparation and distribution tasks under a pharmacist’s supervision. Additionally, they gain knowledge and experience in essential functions of the pharmacy including compounding, automated dispensing technology and software, regulatory requirements, documentation and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable of generic and trade names of medications as well as dosage forms and strengths.
• Stocks medication and accurately selects medication for distribution and dispensing.
• Utilizes pharmacy software, electronic health records and basic word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Accurately restocks automated dispensing cabinets utilizing reports appropriately.
• Compounds pharmaceuticals for parenteral administration using aseptic technique under a laminar air flow hood, compounding aseptic isolator or clean room as assigned following United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) standards.
• Performs non-sterile compounding with aseptic technique in accordance with USP standards.
• Packages bulk items in unit dose packaging and keeps appropriate records as assigned.
• Fulfills bulk medication orders for office practices as assigned.
• Replenishes various emergency boxes and kits as assigned.
• Inspects and maintains drug storage locations in accordance with Virginia Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Knowledgeable of drug storage requirements and appropriately responds to temperature alarms.
• Reports medication errors and controlled substance losses. Files completed reports, analyzes causes, evaluates alternative strategies for avoidance and makes recommendations for system improvement.
• Coordinates courier transport of medication to outlying facilities as needed.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all information including financial, operational, employee, human resource, healthcare and patient data and information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Minimum

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Education Preferred

None

Work Experience Minimum

Sufficient math skills to readily learn metric system, metric conversion, and ratio & proportion calculations.

Sufficient verbal skills to readily learn medical terminology.

Work Experience Preferred

Prior hospital or retail pharmacy experience

Licenses & Certifications Minimum

Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy

Licenses & Certifications Preferred

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification desirable

Salary Range: $18.23 - $26.42 / Hour