PHARMACY TECH I

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

23h

About The Position

Pharmacy is about more than dispensing medications and advice. At Carilion Clinic, it is a commitment to excellence in every aspect of your chosen profession. It means treating patients with respect, dignity, kindness and empathy. It means providing friendly, accurate service and quality at every opportunity. It means we’ll count on you to be there for patients who rely on your expertise. Become part of our community-based healthcare network that includes seven hospitals, multi-specialty physician practices, and affiliations with prestigious academic medical institutions. Based in Roanoke, Virginia, we offer tremendous opportunities to contribute to our goal: inspiring optimal health through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. And we offer opportunities for extensive training, career advancement, and success. The Certified Pharmacy Technician I supports pharmacists in delivering pharmaceutical care and customer service excellence. This role includes prescription processing, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance across retail and long-term care settings. CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - HOSPITAL SIGN-ON BONUS for new hires up to $12,500 Career Ladder for growth MUST HAVE OR BE READY TO OBTAIN VA REGISTRY The Certified Pharmacy Technician I Processes, fills prescriptions, verifies information, and adjudicates insurance claims. Prepares non-sterile compounds and package medications. Maintains equipment and cleanliness of the department. Handles medication charges, operates registers, and manages financial transactions. Maintains records, prepares bank deposits, and ensures regulatory compliance. Orders, receives, and returns medications; manages inventory using PAR levels. Delivers medications and supplies to various locations. Interacts with patients, staff, and vendors. Duties listed above represent a general scope of responsibilities. Actual tasks may vary depending on the work site (e.g., Retail Pharmacy, Pharmacy Supply, or Carilion Medical Center).

Requirements

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Registration with the Virginia Department of Health Professionals required.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Certification relevant to work area is required within 6 months of hire.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to maintain familiarity with a large number (1000-2000) of medications and focused on attention to detail/accuracy.
Must be customer service oriented.
Requires knowledge and use of general office equipment and procedures, including computer/keyboard.
Must be able to solve simple mathematical and logistical problems in the work environment.
Must be able to effectively budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience: Previous pharmacy work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Processes, fills prescriptions, verifies information, and adjudicates insurance claims.
Prepares non-sterile compounds and package medications.
Maintains equipment and cleanliness of the department.
Handles medication charges, operates registers, and manages financial transactions.
Maintains records, prepares bank deposits, and ensures regulatory compliance.
Orders, receives, and returns medications; manages inventory using PAR levels.
Delivers medications and supplies to various locations.
Interacts with patients, staff, and vendors.