VCU Health·Tappahannock, Virginia
The Pharmacy Technician II assists pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and coordination of medications for patients across all age groups. They are also responsible for compounding various medication formulations and maintaining pharmacy supplies according to established standards.
The Cert Pharmacy Tech II aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for all patients including the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescence, adult, and geriatric.
Under minimal supervision, the Cert Pharmacy Tech II performs the required duties of a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) II at a high level of proficiency, demonstrating exemplary work behaviors and ownership for the success of the work area.
The CPhT II is tasked with all of the independent actions required of the CPhT I, in addition to increased responsibilities of medication coordination, compounding, and packaging.
Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR valid ExCPT certification provided by the National Health Career Association Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy By virtue of societal trust and security explicitly imparted to pharmacies for the control of drugs, candidate/incumbent must have a clean criminal record (i.e. no felony conviction; no drug or pharmacy related convictions, including misdemeanors; no denial, suspension, revocation, or restriction of registration or licensure by any State Board of Pharmacy)
Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR valid ExCPT certification provided by the National Health Career Association Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
Experience REQUIRED: One year of previous pharmacy practice experience
Two years previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting One year of medication compounding experience, sterile and/or non-sterile Previous experience using a standard keyboard and typing speed of 20-30 words per minute
Education/training REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrate competency in CPhT I responsibilities Maintain medications and supplies used for compounding purposes Compound various medication formulations Understand and practice compounding according to United States Pharmacopeia requirements on non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous preparations Repackage bulk medications into a unit-dosed form, including patient-specific doses Acclimate to additional pharmacy-related technologies, supporting the packaging and compounding of medications Provide staffing support among multiple, pharmacy service shifts/sites Train other team members or students with regard to CPhT II shifts and skills Perform some CPhT III shifts and responsibilities, once assessed for CPhT II mastery, and during subsequent acclimation toward CPhT III classification Serve as the back-up to the CPhT III as the “Technician-In-Charge” during weekends
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical - Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Market context
Pharmacy roles in Virginia typically draw steady demand in hospitals, retail settings, and other patient-facing environments where licensed support staff help keep medication workflows moving. These positions are competitive because employers often want current PTCB or ExCPT certification, Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure, and several years of experience, along with a clean record. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and licensure status before applying.