Senior Pharmacy Tech: Compounding & Lead Technician

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists in preparation, dispensing, and record keeping for all patient groups. The role expands to medication coordination, compounding, and packaging, with supervision minimal and duties increasing with experience.

Required: Virginia PTCB certification and state licensure, high school diploma, and one year of pharmacy practice.

Qualifications

• One year of previous pharmacy practice experience.
• Two years' pharmacy experience in a similar setting (preferred).
• One year of medication compounding experience (sterile/non-sterile).
• CSPT certification (preferred) and/or related training.
• PTCB certification required for hire; Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure.
• Must have a clean criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparation, dispensing, and record keeping.
• Support compounding and packaging of medications.
• Maintain medications and supplies per USP requirements.
• Back up to CPhT III during weekends as needed.
• Train team members on CPhT II responsibilities.
• Provide staffing support across shifts/sites.

Skills

Pharmacy practice experience

Typing 20-30 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CSPT Certification (preferred)

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists in preparation, dispensing, and record keeping for all patient groups. The role expands to medication coordination, compounding, and packaging, with supervision minimal and duties increasing with experience.

Required: Virginia PTCB certification and state licensure, high school diploma, and one year of pharmacy practice.