PHARMACY TECH II

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

This is Carilion Clinic ... An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award-winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. The Pharmacy Technician II supports pharmacists in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care across various Carilion Clinic settings. This role involves advanced technical responsibilities including sterile and non-sterile compounding, inventory management, diversion monitoring, mail order processing, and medication safety reporting. 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 Pharmacy Technician II Processes and fills prescriptions (retail, mail order, specialty, infusion). Packages and ships medications using delivery services. Prepares anesthesia trays, narcotic boxes, and floor stock. Performs sterile IV admixture and non-sterile compounding per USP guidelines. Repackages medications into unit-of-use formats. Maintains compounding equipment and documentation. Orders, receives, and stores medications and supplies. Evaluates backorders and assist with shortage resolution. Maintains cost-accounting records and inventory levels. Monitors controlled substance usage and reconcile discrepancies. Maintains pharmacy records for regulatory compliance. Reviews medication error and adverse drug reaction reports. Supports medication safety committees and reporting systems. Support medication access and affordability through patient advocacy, financial coordination, and assistance program facilitation. Manage inventory, billing, and regulatory compliance across multiple pharmacy sites and clinical departments. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely medication delivery, accurate documentation, and high-quality patient service. 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.
Successful completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician training course is preferred.
Successful completion of Pharmacy Service Line competencies within 6 months of hire.
Experience: 1 to 2 years of pharmacy experience required.
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Registration with the Virginia Department of Health Professionals required.
Pharmacy Technician Certified 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

Successful completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician training course is preferred.

Responsibilities

Processes and fills prescriptions (retail, mail order, specialty, infusion).
Packages and ships medications using delivery services.
Prepares anesthesia trays, narcotic boxes, and floor stock.
Performs sterile IV admixture and non-sterile compounding per USP guidelines.
Repackages medications into unit-of-use formats.
Maintains compounding equipment and documentation.
Orders, receives, and stores medications and supplies.
Evaluates backorders and assist with shortage resolution.
Maintains cost-accounting records and inventory levels.
Monitors controlled substance usage and reconcile discrepancies.
Maintains pharmacy records for regulatory compliance.
Reviews medication error and adverse drug reaction reports.
Supports medication safety committees and reporting systems.
Support medication access and affordability through patient advocacy, financial coordination, and assistance program facilitation.
Manage inventory, billing, and regulatory compliance across multiple pharmacy sites and clinical departments.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely medication delivery, accurate documentation, and high-quality patient service.