Pharmacy Technician, Valley Pharmacy - Part Time (2)
Valley Health (Virginia)$18.59–$24.16/hrWinchester, VAPart timePosted 1d agoStill open, checked every night- Get certified after hire
How this pay compares
This posting states $18.59–$24.16 an hour. Open pharmacy technician jobs in Virginia post a median of $25.89 an hour, the middle half $23.79–$29.93, across 74 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below 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
Winchester Medical Center in Winchester reported 141 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 5,631,531 hours worked: 5.0 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 7 of them 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 Winchester Medical Center
Medicare gives Winchester Medical Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Virginia's hospitals average 3.7). 81% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 3% below predicted by Medicare's measure. 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).
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.86x · 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
As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare , Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.
Department
WMC Retail Pharmacy - 207077
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Work Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range
$18.59 - $24.16
Job Description
The Pharmacy Technician at Valley Pharmacy embraces and utilizes customer service standards adopted by Valley Pharmacy.
Responsibilities and Duties
Executes cash register transactions, to include cash, credit card and check transactions, with minimal errors.
Maintains adequate cash levels for daily store use by proactively monitoring till levels throughout the day.
Remains readily available and eager to assist at both pick-up and drop off areas.
Verifies and enters required customer data for narcotic and controlled substance purchasing via POS and/or logbook as necessary.
Accurately enters all patient data into pharmacy dispensing system, including allergy info, third party information and applicable notes.
Updates patient profile as necessary.
Utilizes “three-second rule” to ensure proper SIG labeling per prescription order and medication dispensed.
Works independently to resolve common claim rejections with minimal involvement of the pharmacist or other team lead.
Effectively prioritizes prescriptions, sets appropriate system Priority, and communicates patient needs to the pharmacist on duty.
Processes prescriptions according to applicable state and federal law and regulation.
Reviews prescription data entry while filling to ensure correct drug and quantity dispensed.
Performs the Discharge Technician duties to provide coverage when needed; this includes serving as a discharge prescription liaison for communication and filling needs of the program when needed.
Responsible for inventory duties that include maintaining stock areas and workstations in a neat and orderly manner.
Documents and communicates products to be ordered.
Performs cycle counts as assigned correcting inventory on-hand quantities and verifying discrepancies.
Reviews inventory stock and selects correct medications per prescription instructions.
Regularly communicates workload status to fellow team members including the pharmacist on duty to ensure workflow efficiency.
Coordinates with pharmacist-on-duty for all work and meal breaks.
Effectively communicates workload status between shifts.
Uses proper phone etiquette when communicating with patients, healthcare providers and co-workers.
Participates in pharmacy topic and staff meeting discussions.
Actively participates in any process or procedural change discussions to bring new ideas and feedback to the group.
Education
High School Diploma or GED is required.
Experience
Pharmacy experience is preferred.
Certification & Licensure
Valid Virginia Pharmacy Technician Certification is required within 9 months of hire.
Qualifications
Excellent customer service and communication skills required.
Excellent documentation skills required.
Ability to complete data entry with accuracy required.
Ability to prioritize work required.
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 .
From Valley Health (Virginia)'s job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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