Pharmacy Technician Trainee

SpecialtyRx • Roanoke, VA

23d

About The Position

SpecialtyRx is a long-term care pharmacy that provides pharmaceutical services to long-term care facilities and assisted living communities. The Pharmacy Technician Trainee works under a supervisor to support pharmacy operations, including maintaining floor stock, preparing bulk medications, and accurately packaging, filling, and shipping medications. The role requires a Virginia Pharmacy Technician Trainee license and enrollment in a Virginia-approved PTCB program. No prior experience is needed, although pharmacy and data-entry experience are preferred. The position offers paid training and registration support, consistent schedules, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed Virginia Pharmacy Technician Trainee; required.
• Enroll in a Virginia-approved PTCB program.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Reliable and able to execute multiple assigned tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform light lifting.

Nice To Haves

• Previous pharmacy experience.
• Previous data-entry experience.
• Experience working in a controlled drugs (narcotics) room.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a supervisor.
• Maintain floor stock, including restocking and removing expired medications.
• Rotate medication stock to meet quality-control standards.
• Prepack bulk medications prescribed for floor stock.
• Accurately package, fill, and ship medications.
• Maintain pharmacy standards and follow policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to support pharmacy goals.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
• Consistent schedules.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Group life insurance and short-term disability.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid training and registration support.
• Advancement opportunities, including Senior Technician and Lead roles, IV training, and Data Entry training.

What This Job Offers

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