Pharmacy Tech II-Medical Center Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician II

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.

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.

We offer a structured pharmacy technician career ladder that recognizes experience and supports long-term career growth. Tier assignment will be determined at the time of hire based on the candidate's experience as a pharmacy technician and experience in relevant practice setting.

What We Require:

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.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training