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IV Pharmacy Technician - Certified

VHC Health logoVHC HealthArlington, VAAdded 1w agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open pharmacy technician jobs in Virginia post a median of $25.84 an hour, the middle half $23.79–$29.93, across 73 jobs that state their pay. 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

VHC Health in Arlington reported 143 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,287,578 hours worked: 8.7 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 8.6 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Medicare rating of Virginia Hospital Center

Medicare gives Virginia Hospital Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Virginia's hospitals average 3.7). 77% 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 50% 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).

Pharmacy technician jobs and requirements in Virginia

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About the job

Position Title

IV Pharmacy Technician - Certified

Job Description

Purpose & Scope

Prepares sterile and non-sterile medications for distribution under the supervision of pharmacists and is responsible for managing the medication distributive processes, equipment and systems across the hospital. The IV technician also undertakes various activities in the sterile compounding areas not requiring the professional judgment of a pharmacist. The IV Technician will act as primary contact and provide direction for all sterile compounding room activities. He/she will be responsible for completion of assigned operational tasks. The IV Technician will provide direction and participates in the supervision and training of other pharmacy staff working in the sterile compounding room. The IV Technician must function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience

One year of experience as Pharmacy Technician in a hospital environment is required.

One year of pharmacy sterile compounding experience is preferred.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and basic mathematics is required.

Certification/Licensure

Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position - whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate - is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

From VHC 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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