Certified Pharmacy Technician - Chesterfield Infusion Pharmacy - Days

VCU Health•Chesterfield, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coming Soon to Chesterfield! Located at 10031 Nash Road, VCU Health Chesterfield Pavilion will be a four-story, approximately 100,000-square-foot ambulatory surgery center and medical office building, bringing comprehensive, patient-centered outpatient care closer to residents in one of Virginia’s largest counties. Scheduled to open in April 2027, the state-of-the-art facility will bring together surgical services, diagnostics, infusion therapy, pharmacy services, innovative care models, and more in a single, convenient location for Chesterfield residents. We are hiring team members now to help build the future of outpatient care from the ground up in one of Virginia’s fastest-growing communities. The Certified Pharmacy Technician III aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, transporting, packaging, and compounding of medications for all patients including the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescence, adult, and geriatric. Under minimal supervision, the Certified Pharmacy Technician III demonstrates consistent mastery, via formal assessment, within a specialized service line, including but not limited to: Automation Specialist – review, test, repair, and maintain pharmacy operating systems, Compounding Specialist – sterile and/or non-sterile medication compounding, Controlled Substance Specialist – maintain inventory and security of controlled substances, Investigational Specialist – prepare and manage investigational medication, Medication History Specialist – assist in the reconciliation of patient medications, Narcotic Diversion Specialist – proactive diversion monitoring of controlled substances, Pediatric Specialist – prepare and distribute complex medications for pediatric patients, Inventory Specialist – maintain accurate inventory controls of medication, Generalized Specialist – maintain, and consistently demonstrate, mastery in all operational areas.

Requirements

Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR valid ExCPT certification provided by the National Health Career Association
Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
Clean criminal record (i.e. no felony conviction; no drug or pharmacy related convictions, including misdemeanors; no denial, suspension, revocation, or restriction of registration or licensure by any State Board of Pharmacy)
Three years of previous pharmacy practice experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrate competency in CPhT I and CPhT II responsibilities
Exhibit, and maintain, expert-level mastery within a specialized area of pharmacy, such as: automation, compounding, controlled substances, inventory control, investigational services, and/or pediatrics
Maintain organization and order within area of specialization
Identify equipment or operational problems, escalating to pharmacy leadership as is necessary
Maintain paperwork and/or logs as required within specialized area
Serve as a designated trainer to other team members and students within specialized area
Serve as a role model to others with regard to the elements of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Service (STARS)
Support pharmacy department beyond specialized area, within scope of skillset
Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Nice To Haves

Four years of previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting
Previous experience in a position of formal leadership
Previous experience using a standard keyboard and typing speed of 20-30 words per minute
Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Certification, and/or PTCB Assessment-Based Certificate Programs: Medication History, Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention, Technician Product Verification (TPV), Hazardous Drug Management, and/or, Billing and Reimbursement

Responsibilities

Aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, transporting, packaging, and compounding of medications for all patients including the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescence, adult, and geriatric.
Demonstrates consistent mastery, via formal assessment, within a specialized service line, including but not limited to: Automation Specialist – review, test, repair, and maintain pharmacy operating systems, Compounding Specialist – sterile and/or non-sterile medication compounding, Controlled Substance Specialist – maintain inventory and security of controlled substances, Investigational Specialist – prepare and manage investigational medication, Medication History Specialist – assist in the reconciliation of patient medications, Narcotic Diversion Specialist – proactive diversion monitoring of controlled substances, Pediatric Specialist – prepare and distribute complex medications for pediatric patients, Inventory Specialist – maintain accurate inventory controls of medication, Generalized Specialist – maintain, and consistently demonstrate, mastery in all operational areas.
Demonstrate competency in CPhT I and CPhT II responsibilities
Exhibit, and maintain, expert-level mastery within a specialized area of pharmacy, such as: automation, compounding, controlled substances, inventory control, investigational services, and/or pediatrics
Maintain organization and order within area of specialization
Identify equipment or operational problems, escalating to pharmacy leadership as is necessary
Maintain paperwork and/or logs as required within specialized area
Serve as a designated trainer to other team members and students within specialized area
Serve as a role model to others with regard to the elements of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Service (STARS)
Support pharmacy department beyond specialized area, within scope of skillset
Serve as the “Technician-In-Charge” during weekends, or when delegated.
Assume responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician Supervisor in his/her absence, or upon delegation