Pharmacy Technician

Matrix-Providers; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Matrix Providers Inc. is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to join our team serving Military Service Members and their families at Naval Health Clinic Quantico. This is a temporary full-time hourly position with bi-weekly pay, schedule Monday–Friday, 6:30 am–7:00 pm (typical 8.5–9 hours with an uncompensated lunch).

The clinic serves 80–100 customers daily. Requirements include ASHP-accredited program or military training, PTCB certification, BLS, and at least one year of experience after graduation.

Qualifications

• Graduate from ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician program or military/DoD program.
• PTCB certification.
• BLS certification.
• One year of pharmacy technician experience after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of pharmacy technician duties.
• Dispense medications and maintain records.
• Provide medication-related support and monitor drug interactions.
• Maintain productivity and documentation.
• Comply with infection control and safety protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement and medication safety initiatives.
• Manage pharmacy inventory and reports.
• Use DoD systems and maintain DoD communications.
• Complete trainings and provide guidance to government personnel.
• Maintain patient rights and collaborate with the healthcare team.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician program

U.S. Military/pharmacy training program

Tools

CHCS

AHLTA

MHS GENESIS

Essentris

ADS

Job description

Matrix Providers is hiring a Pharmacy Technicianto join our team of talented professionals providing healthcare services to Military Service Members and their families at Naval Health Clinic Quantico.

• Employment Status: Temporary Full-time


• Compensation: $22.89/hr. This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly


• Schedule: Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30 am and 7:00 pm. Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5 to 9 hour period, to include an uncompensated 30 to 60 minute lunch break.
  
  • Current schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
  
  


• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  
  
  
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
  
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  
  
  • 401(k) Plan
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• Degree/Education: Certificate; Graduate from a formal pharmacy technician program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) or a formal pharmacy technician program (i.e., technical, hospital, or retail-based program) or a formal medical services training program of the United States Military.


• Certifications:
  
  
  
  • Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
  
  
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  
  
  
  


• Experience: One year of experience as a pharmacy technician after graduation

Job Summary

• Perform a full range of pharmacy technician duties consistent with education, training, experience, and assigned responsibilities.


• Dispense medications by filling new and refill prescriptions, entering prescription orders, and maintaining accurate pharmacy records.


• Provide medication-related support by assisting patients and providers, monitoring for drug interactions, and reporting adverse drug reactions.


• Maintain productivity standards comparable to other pharmacy personnel while ensuring timely, accurate, and complete documentation.


• Comply with infection prevention, aseptic techniques, safety procedures, and emergency response protocols to ensure a safe patient care environment.


• Participate in quality improvement, peer review, performance improvement, risk management, and medication safety initiatives, including drug storage inspections, expired medication reviews, and workload reporting.


• Manage pharmacy inventory by ordering, stocking, restocking, maintaining supplies, and generating inventory and "not in stock" reports.


• Utilize Department of Defense healthcare systems (e.g., CHCS, AHLTA, MHS GENESIS, Essentris, ADS, and CIS) and maintain responsiveness through DoD email and voicemail.


• Complete all required command training, continuing education, staff meetings, and provide in-service training or clinical guidance to government personnel as directed.


• Maintain professional accountability by adhering to legal and regulatory requirements, protecting patient rights, supporting the Family Advocacy Program, complying with documentation standards, and working collaboratively with the healthcare team.

Department and Patient Information

• Workload & Duties: The pharmacy serves approximately 80–100 customers per day, with Pharmacy Technicians rotating between the clinic window, drive-through, and prescription filling.


• Work Environment: The clinic is steady and busy, with a strong team-oriented culture. Leaders are accessible, work alongside staff, and team members support one another.


• Training & Independence: Training is hands-on and ongoing, with additional electronic systems training such as MHS Genesis. Once system access is established, technicians are generally able to work independently within 1–2 weeks, with support available as needed.


• Schedule: Work hours can be flexible, with planned time off typically coordinated 60–90 days in advance to maintain appropriate coverage.


• Employee Experience: Staff shared positive feedback about the pharmacy department, noting that contractors feel included and treated as part of the team.