Pharmacy Technician 2 - UVA Health Inpatient Pharmacy (Part-Time/ Wage)
About The Position
UVA Health Inpatient Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Technician 2 to support safe medication use across the hospital. The role includes medication distribution, sterile and non-sterile preparation, inventory management, controlled substance workflows, and operational support for adult and pediatric patient care. Depending on assignment, work may include centralized pharmacy operations, medication distribution, automated dispensing cabinet replenishment, or sterile production in a clean room environment. This active, detail-intensive position takes place in a fast-paced academic medical center and requires adaptability, accuracy, a strong work ethic, and willingness to learn. Candidates are hired into their selected shift arrangement, with routine cross-shift coverage not expected. Day shifts are primarily Monday through Friday with a rotating weekend requirement; evening and night shifts may use a 7-on, 7-off schedule and are eligible for shift differential pay. Additional shifts, overtime, and cross-training may be available voluntarily. Technicians work with pharmacists, lead technicians, and other pharmacy staff in a supportive environment focused on teamwork, medication safety, education, and continuous improvement. Training and cross-training opportunities can build knowledge of hospital workflows and support development in sterile and non-sterile functions, controlled substance operations, operating room satellite services, and other specialty areas. UVA Health also offers a defined Pharmacy Technician career ladder and potential pathways into pharmacy buying, compliance, controlled substance surveillance, management, and specialized operational roles.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- At least six months of relevant pharmacy technician experience.
- Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration.
- CPhT credential through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
- Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull less than 20 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute medications throughout the hospital, clinics, operating rooms, and procedural areas.
- Pull medications from automated carousel systems and process medication drops.
- Complete cart fills and deliver medications to patient care areas.
- Refill automated dispensing cabinets and medication storage locations.
- Prepare sterile and non-sterile medications in accordance with established standards.
- Compound hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Support controlled substance distribution processes.
- Receive, stock, rotate, and manage medication inventory.
- Repackage medications to support shortages and unit-dose distribution.
- Audit medication storage areas to promote regulatory compliance and patient safety.
- Collaborate with pharmacists, lead technicians, and fellow pharmacy technicians to identify and escalate workflow concerns.
Benefits
- Evening and night shifts are eligible for shift differential pay.
- Structured training and opportunities to cross-train in specialty areas.
- Defined Pharmacy Technician career ladder and potential career pathways into specialized operational roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
