Pharmacy Technician Certified
How this pay compares
This posting states $21.30–$27.68 an hour. Open pharmacy technician jobs in Virginia post a median of $25.89 an hour, the middle half $23.79–$29.93, across 72 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Pharmacy technicians employed in Virginia earn a median of $21.45 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Riverside Hospital Services in Newport News reported 6 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 1,853,458 hours worked: 0.6 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 0.8 per 100 full-time workers. None describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Riverside Regional Medical Center
Medicare gives Riverside Regional Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Virginia's hospitals average 3.7). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Virginia hospitals by rating.
What Virginia requires of a pharmacy technician
Pharmacy Technician registration, from the Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Department of Health Professions).
- Training: Completion of a training program that is jointly accredited by ASHP and ACPE, a CTE program of the Department of Education, a federal or military program, accredited by a Board-approved body, or recognized by PTCB or NHA. The Board's FAQ says this applies from July 1, 2025. A trainee registration covers people still in a program.
- National certification: Required: the applicant must have passed a national certification exam administered by PTCB or NHA (18VAC110-21-141).
Pharmacist and pharmacy technician jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 82.6%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.91x · Clicks 42
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 78.0% · Stating an hourly rate 74.6%
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About the job
Newport News, Virginia
Hiring Range
$21.30 - $27.68/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
Pharmacy Technician II assists in various activities in the pharmacy not requiring the professional judgment of a pharmacist and performs pharmacy related duties in compliance with department policies and procedures. Demonstrates and maintains competency in all technician tasks and functions and is responsible for the oversight of select areas/functions in the department as designated. Arranges sequence and timing of work to meet normal and variable work requirements and provides technical support in any or all of the following pharmacy functions.
What you will do
- Performs automation fill functions accurately and timely.
- Participates in pharmacy preparation for Federal, State, DNV, specialty pharmacy accreditations . Compliant with all applicable law, regulation and regulatory requirements related to practice setting.
- Assists pharmacists in dispensing functions (prescriptions, matching labels, and filling floor requisitions).
- Provides customer service excellence by addressing the customers' needs regardless of assignment. Demonstrates respect, concern and empathy for the spiritual, cultural, emotional and information needs of patients, customers and co-workers. Follows up with customers to ensure needs are met.
- Works within RHS's policies and procedures. Complies with all HIPAA requirements.
- Monitors/supports departmental productivity to meet the needs of the department i.e. flexing hours, shift changes and time off. Demonstrates compliance with RHS time and attendance policy.
- Participates in inventory management and drug security.
- Demonstrates and maintains competency in all assigned technician tasks/functions for assigned practice setting.
- If required in practice setting, completes all compounding in compliance with USP 797, USP 800 and/or USP 795.
- Completes all required training. Maintains required certifications and licenses. Attends staff meetings, huddle.
Qualifications
Education
- Program Graduate, Pharmacy Technician Training program or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience
- 2 years Experience as Pharmacy Technician (Required)
- 2 years Pharmacy Technician in practice area (e.g. Hospital, Retail, Specialty) (Preferred)
Skills and Abilities
- Medical Terminology
- Prescription drug and over-the-counter knowledge
- Basic math skills, including pharmaceutical calculations
- Pharmacy law and regulation
- Basic pharmacy workflow
- Pharmacy automation
- Pharmacy computer systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize
- Excellent customer service skills
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Pharmacy Technician - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Pharmacy Technician Upon Hire(Required)
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) PTCB or ExCPT Upon Hire(Required)
To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .
From Riverside Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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