Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Alternatives·Christiansburg, Virginia

$18 - $20/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 28 days ago

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Pharmacy Technician · $18 - $20/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-58% vs. median posted rate for pharmacy roles ($43.03/hr, n=3107)

3 similar openings in the Christiansburg area

$0.75/hr · lowesthighest · $14,331/hr

this role: $18.00/hrmedian $43.03/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 3,107 posted pharmacy roles rates. This role sits in the 21st percentile.

About the role

The Pharmacy Technician will fill and label prescriptions, prepare non-sterile compounds, and manage pharmacy inventory. They will also perform specialized tasks such as handling controlled substances and mixing IV medications.

Our Company Pharmacy Alternatives Overview PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician in Christiansburg, VA! Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference! Schedule: 40hrs/week; Monday - Friday between 7:30am - 6:30pm; Occasional 4hrs on Sunday Benefits and perks for you! Medical, Dental, Vision insurance Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare) Tuition discounts & reimbursement 401(k) Company Paid Time Off
Shift Differential DailyPay Pet Insurance Employee wellness and discount programs *Benefits may vary by employment status

Responsibilities

How YOU will benefit: Supportive team with room to work independently Ongoing training and career growth Advancement opportunities in a growing company Referral bonuses We cover Pharmacy Technician license fees (new hires & current staff eligible) As a Pharmacy Technician you will: Fill prescription items and package medications for dispensing and delivery. Accurately label products, including cautionary and auxiliary labels. Prepare medications, including non-sterile compounding (liquids, powders, ointments, etc.). Enter patient and prescription data into the computer system to generate labels. Participate in pharmacy inventory management, including checking stock and removing expired medications. Handle returned medications per protocol (credit or destruction). Communicate professionally with internal and external customers. Assist with onboarding and training new pharmacy staff. Perform specialized tasks such as: Working in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room. Operating automated machines to prepack medications. Mixing IV medications and sanitizing IV room/equipment. Servicing facility-based dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow). Perform other pharmacy support tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Pharmacy Technician license as required by state Experience in a pharmacy setting and medical terminology. Ability to operate a computer; recognize and identify medications. Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, and effective oral communication.

Desired

Long Term Care pharmacy experience. *Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day About our Line of Business Pharmacy Alternatives®, an affiliate of PharMerica, is a specialized pharmacy provider focused on serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Pharmacy Alternatives offers long-term pharmacy solutions specializing in serving special-needs populations who live in intermediate care facilities, waiver homes, group homes, assisted living, supported-living or foster care. Our state-of-the-art approach includes packaging technology specially designed for the population we serve and electronic medication management that helps people live their best lives. For more information, please visit www.pharmacyalternatives.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $18.00 - $20.00 / Hour

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Pharmacy Technician license. Experience in a pharmacy setting and knowledge of medical terminology are required.

high school
Teamwork
Customer service
Detail oriented
Oral communication
Computer literacy
Inventory management
Data entry
Medical terminology
Non-sterile compounding
IV medication mixing
Medication packaging
Controlled drugs handling
Pharmacy operations

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Shift differential
Discount programs
Pet insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Dailypay
Tuition discounts
Employee wellness programs

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $18 - $20/hr
Location: Christiansburg, Virginia
Posted: Aug 13, 2026
Closes: Aug 13, 2027
Application: Employer website

Pharmacy technician roles in Virginia remain steady

Pharmacy technician openings in Virginia are typically driven by ongoing medication dispensing needs in retail, hospital, and clinical settings. Competition can be stronger for candidates with PTCB certification, state registration, and clinical pharmacy experience, especially when employers also offer paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) matching. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and driver’s license before applying.