Certified Pharmacy Technician - Chesterfield Retail - Days
- $2,000 sign-on bonus
- Get certified after hire
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How this pay compares
This posting states $21–$28.51 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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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 0.91x · 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
Coming Soon to Chesterfield! Located at 10031 Nash Road, VCU Health Chesterfield Pavilion will be a four-story, approximately 100,000-square-foot ambulatory surgery center and medical office building, bringing comprehensive, patient-centered outpatient care closer to residents in one of Virginia’s largest counties. Scheduled to open in April 2027, the state-of-the-art facility will bring together surgical services, diagnostics, infusion therapy, pharmacy services, innovative care models, and more in a single, convenient location for Chesterfield residents.
We are hiring team members now to help build the future of outpatient care from the ground up in one of Virginia’s fastest-growing communities
$2,000.00 Sign on Bonus for offers accepted by May 31, 2026 . Terms and Conditions apply
The Certified Pharmacy Technician aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients by assisting in the preparation, dispensing, record keeping, and transporting of medications for all patients including the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescence, adult, and geriatric. Under minimal supervision, this role performs the required duties of a technician at a high level of proficiency, demonstrating exemplary work behaviors and ownership for the success of the work area. This position also learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements:
Virginia Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
Pharmacy Technician certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT), is required within 6 months of employment
Experience REQUIRED: N/A
Experience PREFERRED:
One year previous pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting
Previous experience using a standard keyboard and typing speed of 20-30 words per minute
Education/training REQUIRED:
High school diploma or equivalent
Education/training PREFERRED: N/A
Independent action(s) required:
Performs tasks designated by the pharmacist to assist in patient care that do not legally require a pharmacist’s supervision or verification.
Communicates effectively with all staff members.
Identifies equipment or operational problems and brings them to the attention of a pharmacist or pharmacy manager.
Interacts with other health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements:
Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change
Compensation Ranges:
Certified Pharmacy Tech I: $21.00 - $28.51
Certified Pharmacy Tech II: $21.00 - $30.79
Certified Pharmacy Tech III: $21.46 - $33.26
Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
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VCU Health is Virginia Commonwealth University's academic health system, including the 820 (source: VCU College of Health Professions, VCU Health)-bed VCU Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Richmond plus community hospitals in South Hill and Tappahannock, Virginia. Source: VCU College of Health Professions, VCU Health
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