What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician 2 - UVA Health Inpatient Pharmacy position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
Bring your pharmacy expertise into an inpatient environment where precision, reliability, and teamwork directly support safe medication use across the hospital.
Join UVA Health Inpatient Pharmacy in a role that extends well beyond traditional retail pharmacy. As a Pharmacy Technician 2, you will contribute to medication distribution, sterile and non-sterile preparation, inventory management, controlled substance workflows, and operational readiness for adult and pediatric patient care. Multiple inpatient practice areas and shift arrangements offer the opportunity to find the right fit for your experience and professional goals.
The Role
Please Note - This job posting supports recruitment across multiple inpatient pharmacy areas. By applying to this position, you will be considered for current and future opportunities across these areas based on your qualifications, experience, and the needs of the department.
Pharmacy technicians are essential members of the inpatient care team. Although much of your work takes place behind the scenes, every medication prepared, packaged, stocked, and delivered helps clinicians provide timely, safe, and effective care.
Your average day may include a combination of centralized pharmacy operations, medication distribution, inventory support, automated dispensing cabinet replenishment, or sterile production. Depending on your assignment, you may work extensively in a clean room environment preparing IV medications, syringes, hazardous and non-hazardous products, and total parenteral nutrition for adult and pediatric populations.
In this role, you may:
Prepare and distribute medications throughout the hospital, clinics, operating rooms, and procedural areas
Pull medications from automated carousel systems and process medication drops
Complete cart fills and deliver medications to patient care areas
Refill automated dispensing cabinets and medication storage locations
Prepare sterile and non-sterile medications in accordance with established standards
Compound hazardous and non-hazardous products
Support controlled substance distribution processes
Receive, stock, rotate, and manage medication inventory
Repackage medications to support shortages and unit-dose distribution
Audit medication storage areas to promote regulatory compliance and patient safety
Collaborate with pharmacists, lead technicians, and fellow pharmacy technicians to identify and escalate workflow concerns
This is an active, detail-intensive role in a fast-paced academic medical center. Success requires adaptability, accuracy, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Candidates must hold Virginia Pharmacy Technician registration or licensure, maintain PTCB or NHA certification, and have at least six months of pharmacy technician experience.
A key advantage of this opportunity is shift consistency. Candidates are hired directly into their selected shift arrangement, and routine cross-shift coverage is not expected.
Day shift opportunities are primarily Monday through Friday with a structured rotating weekend requirement
Evening and night shift opportunities may include 7-on, 7-off scheduling
Evening and night shifts are eligible for shift differential pay
Additional shifts, overtime, and cross-training opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis
Why UVA Health
At UVA Health, inpatient pharmacy technicians practice within an integrated academic health system where medication safety, clinical partnership, education, and continuous improvement are central to patient care. The University Medical Center is UVA Health's academic flagship, connecting pharmacy professionals with complex hospital operations and multidisciplinary teams caring for diverse patient populations.
You will join an inpatient pharmacy culture built around teamwork, accessible leadership, and open communication. Pharmacists, lead technicians, and department leaders are available throughout the week, creating an environment where questions are encouraged and employees are supported as they build confidence in new workflows.
What sets this opportunity apart:
Direct impact on patient care without the demands of a retail pharmacy environment
Predictable scheduling aligned with your selected day, evening, or night shift
Experience across medication distribution, sterile compounding, inventory, controlled substances, and hospital pharmacy operations
Structured training designed to build workflow knowledge, hospital navigation skills, and independent practice
Opportunities to cross-train in sterile and non-sterile functions, controlled substance operations, operating room satellite services, and other specialty areas
A defined Pharmacy Technician career ladder with Technician I through Technician IV levels
Potential career pathways into pharmacy buying, compliance, controlled substance surveillance, management, and specialized operational roles
A supportive environment where experienced teammates and leaders help you develop highly transferable inpatient pharmacy skills
Why People Love Living in Charlottesville
Charlottesville offers healthcare professionals a rewarding balance of career opportunity and quality of life. Located near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the community provides convenient access to hiking, scenic drives, parks, and year-round outdoor recreation. Its walkable downtown, independent restaurants, live music, arts venues, University events, and surrounding Virginia countryside create a lifestyle that feels both connected and manageable. Whether you prefer an active outdoor weekend, a vibrant cultural calendar, or time with family and friends, Charlottesville offers room to build a fulfilling life beyond work.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High School Graduate or equivalent required.
Experience: 6 months minimum relevant experience required.
Licensure: Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required. CPhT credential through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job requires standing for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull less than 20 lbs.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. 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, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.