Valley Health·Winchester, Virginia
The Pharmacy Technician accurately prepares and labels medications, fills automated dispensing devices, and manages floorstock. They are responsible for maintaining a clean work environment and coordinating medication delivery to various hospital departments.
Department PHARMACY - 207070 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Grade 107
Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist the Level I Pharmacy Technician accurately prepares and labels medications, fills automated dispensing devices, squad boxes, code trays and replaces floorstock. The Level I Pharmacy Technicians fills and exchanges patient-specific medication supplies, monitoring for returned and discontinued medications, as well as restocking storage bins and facilitating requests for re-ordering drugs and supplies. The technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment and communicating in support of Valley Health values. Responsibilities and Duties Delivers appropriate quantities to Pyxis stations and ancillary departments. Charges for controlled substances using daily accountability records. Delivers all meds in a timely fashion. Reviews and resolves all Pyxis discrepancies. Reports all unresolved discrepancies to supervisor. Continuously determines if medication discrepancies have occurred by inspecting the MAR form, reviewing the patient chart or consulting with the appropriate nurse. Completes cart exchange & flow-sheets in a timely manner. Processes Flow-sheet changes in computer system and has entries verified by a pharmacist as soon as possible. Credits all IV’s as indicated while doing Flow-sheets. Continuously communicates workload status to fellow team members. Keeps the pharmacist-on-duty informed on all workload issues as well as customer concerns. Coordinates with pharmacist-on-duty all work and meal breaks. Effectively communicates workload status between shifts. Accurately replace and charge for all emergency medications. Check for expiration dates and log and secure appropriately. Fulfill floorstock requests as needed. Restocks storage bins daily. Requests reorder of drugs and supplies daily when levels reach minimum assigned amounts. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the department and all work areas. Assists in the proper maintenance of all equipment, furniture and fixtures within the organization. Continually selects and appropriately labels ordered medications for check by a pharmacist. Prepares oral adult, NICU and pediatric preparations into unit dose packaging as needed to fulfill patient orders and avoid stock-outs. Documents all compounding and prepacking activities as required prior to check by a pharmacist. Answers all telephone calls within specified time period, using appropriate customer service skills. Triages calls for technician or pharmacist intervention and follows through in an appropriate manner. Assigns appropriate priorities to med orders as they are received. Verifies correct supply of medications delivered to the patients’ respective floor daily. Screens for discontinued medications, bulks requiring transfer or doses still to be administered that should remain on the unit. Sends tubes to patient floors and pulls tubes when necessary to keep station clear and fulfill designated turnaround times for STAT and routine orders. Manages cartfill, completing process within designated times and facilitates pharmacist QA checks. Education High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Experience Previous pharmacy experience preferred Certification & Licensures Valid Virginia Pharmacy Technician Certification or obtain within 9 months of hire required or valid Virginia Pharmacy Intern Certification required Qualifications Must meet complete competencies and be eligible for training for Level II Technician within 2080 hours of employment at Valley Health. Criminal background check required. FLSA Classification Non-exempt Physical Demands 17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants Benefits At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!
A high school diploma and previous pharmacy experience are preferred. Candidates must hold or obtain a valid Virginia Pharmacy Technician Certification within 9 months of hire.
Market context
Pharmacy technician jobs in Virginia are typically in steady demand across retail, hospital, and long-term care settings. Competition often centers on certification readiness, prior pharmacy experience, and comfort with fast-paced medication workflows. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time; if you apply, confirm your Virginia certification timeline and highlight any hands-on pharmacy experience.
