Pharmacy Tech II-Medical Center Pharmacy

Carilion Clinic • Roanoke, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician II supports pharmacists in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care across Carilion Clinic settings. The role includes advanced technical responsibilities such as sterile and non-sterile compounding, inventory management, diversion monitoring, mail order processing, and medication safety reporting. The position is based at the Medical Center Pharmacy in Roanoke, Virginia, and may involve work on any day and any shift.

Carilion offers a structured pharmacy technician career ladder that recognizes experience and supports long-term growth. Tier assignment is determined at hire based on the candidate’s pharmacy technician experience and experience in the relevant practice setting. New hires may be eligible for a certified hospital pharmacy technician sign-on bonus of up to $12,500, and candidates must have or be ready to obtain Virginia registration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of pharmacy experience.
• Registration with the Virginia Department of Health Professionals.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification relevant to the work area required within six months of hire.
• Completion of Pharmacy Service Line competencies within six months of hire.
• Ability to maintain familiarity with 1,000–2,000 medications and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer-service orientation.
• Knowledge and use of general office equipment and procedures, including computers and keyboards.
• Ability to solve simple mathematical and logistical problems in the work environment.
• Ability to budget time effectively, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician training course.

Responsibilities

• Process and fill retail, mail order, specialty, and infusion prescriptions.
• Package and ship medications using delivery services.
• Prepare anesthesia trays, narcotic boxes, and floor stock.
• Perform sterile IV admixture and non-sterile compounding according to USP guidelines.
• Repackage medications into unit-of-use formats.
• Maintain compounding equipment and related documentation.
• Order, receive, and store medications and supplies.
• Evaluate backorders and assist with resolving shortages.
• Maintain cost-accounting records and inventory levels.
• Monitor controlled-substance usage and reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain pharmacy records for regulatory compliance.
• Review medication-error and adverse-drug-reaction reports.
• Support 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 support timely medication delivery, accurate documentation, and high-quality patient service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years.
• Voluntary 403(b).
• Paid time off accrued from day one.
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
• Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
• Childcare discounts.
• Continued education and training.
• Sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, up to $12,500.
• Structured pharmacy technician career ladder supporting career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED