Pharmacy Technician 1

Inova Health System·Alexandria, Virginia

$20 - $33/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 7 hours ago

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Pharmacy Technician 1 · $20 - $33/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-53% vs. median posted rate for pharmacy roles ($42.90/hr, n=3118)

3 similar openings in the Alexandria area

3 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$0.75/hr · lowesthighest · $14,331/hr

this role: $20.30/hrmedian $42.90/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 3,118 posted pharmacy roles rates. This role sits in the 23rd percentile.

About the role

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for maintaining medication stock, restocking automated dispensing devices, and assisting pharmacists with drug selection and preparation. They also manage inventory procedures, process returns, and ensure the accuracy of stock kits and code carts.

Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join the team. This role will be full-time Monday – Friday, Days/Evenings rotating shifts. Every other weekend.

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

Committed to
Team
Member
Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
Tuition and
Student
Loan
Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental
Health
Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Work/Life
Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Pharmacy Technician Job Responsibilities

Maintains an adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies.
Accurately pre-packs medications and restocks code cart and stock kits.
Restocks assigned areas put away unused medications in addition to utilizing want book and associated inventory management procedures.
Orders items, properly stocks shelves, processes returns and identifies vendor errors.
Accurately fills automated dispensing devices and unit dose pick, first doses and floor stock.
Assists Pharmacist in drug selection and counting medications accurately.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School or GED.
Certification: Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of Virginia or a Pharmacy intern license. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: One (1) year experience as a Pharmacy Technician.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and hold a valid Registered Pharmacy Technician license in Virginia or a Pharmacy intern license. Additionally, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within three months of the start date.

high school
Basic Life Support
Inventory control
Medication inventory management
Pharmacy operations
Unit dose preparation
Drug selection assistance
Code cart restocking
Vendor error identification
Automated dispensing devices
Medication counting

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $20 - $33/hr
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Posted: Sep 17, 2026
Application: Employer website

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