Certified Pharmacy Technician - Chesterfield Retail - Days
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Technician aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services by assisting with the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Under minimal supervision, the technician performs required duties at a high level of proficiency, demonstrates exemplary work behaviors, and takes ownership of the work area’s success. The position also involves learning, performing, and completing assignments and responsibilities during a transitional duty period. The role is for VCU Health Chesterfield Pavilion, a planned outpatient facility at 10031 Nash Road in Chesterfield. The approximately 100,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in April 2027 and will include surgical services, diagnostics, infusion therapy, pharmacy services, and other outpatient care.
Requirements
- Virginia Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification or ExCPT certification is required within six months of employment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.
- Physical requirements include lifting 20–50 pounds; prolonged standing and sitting; frequent bending; walking; climbing; and overhead, extensive, or repetitive reaching.
- Mental and sensory requirements include strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
- Must be able to work in a fast- or steady-paced environment, handle multiple priorities and frequent intense customer interactions, tolerate a noisy environment, and adapt to frequent change.
Nice To Haves
- One year of previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting.
- Previous experience using a standard keyboard and typing 20–30 words per minute.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists with preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transportation of medications.
- Perform technician tasks designated by a pharmacist that do not legally require pharmacist supervision or verification.
- Communicate effectively with staff members and interact with other health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Identify equipment or operational problems and bring them to the attention of a pharmacist or pharmacy manager.
- Learn, perform, and complete assignments and responsibilities during the transitional duty period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
