Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Virginia
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Virginia are consistently active, with demand concentrated across retail pharmacy chains, large health system outpatient pharmacies, and specialty and compounding pharmacies serving the state's dense suburban and military-adjacent communities. Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads account for the bulk of openings, where employers like Inova Health System, Bon Secours Mercy Health, and CVS Health maintain substantial pharmacy operations. The most in-demand specialties are sterile compounding, oncology pharmacy support, and retail pharmacy management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
The Cannabis Advisor is responsible for providing exceptional individualized customer service, educational consulting, and in some cases patient record management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Possess a positive attitude while greeting customers and patients.
- Be an advocate of cannabis customer care.
- Help customers and patients navigate through cannabis and educate them on how it can be used as a wellness product.
- Build rapport with regular patients/customers to promote repeat business.
- Work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment.
- Provide patients and customers alike with information on types, methods and efficacy of various cannabis products (we do not provide medical advice).
- Be open to continued, on-going cannabis education and training.
- Provide support to managers and other Cannabis Advisors as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organize, and sanitize workstation/store front.
- Ensure accuracy of online orders before pick-up.
- Understand and apply detailed compliance regulations as required by local and state laws.
- Stock, merchandise, and replenish displays of regulated and unregulated inventory.
- Complete transactions at the POS and ensure the state monitored inventory system (METRC, BioTrack, etc.) accurately updates the amount of product available.
- Responsible for other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 1-2 years of retail or hospitality experience.
- Must be 21 years of age and comply with all local, state, and company regulations.
- Required to undergo a criminal background check and appropriate state badging (as directed by state ordinances).
- Required to obtain appropriate state badging (Medical Dispensary Badge)
- Desire to learn about cannabinoids, terpenes and product application/consumption methods.
- Ability to use office equipment (computers and printers) and their included software i.e., Word, Excel, email, etc.
- Learn and understand Federal, State, and local laws relating to the cannabis industry and safety regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical and Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb. Able to stand up to 90% of the time. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing in the normal audio range with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Working Environment
Work is performed in a retail environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.
Job Summary
The Cannabis Advisor is responsible for providing exceptional individualized customer service, educational consulting, and in some cases patient record management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Possess a positive attitude while greeting customers and patients.
- Be an advocate of cannabis customer care.
- Help customers and patients navigate through cannabis and educate them on how it can be used as a wellness product.
- Build rapport with regular patients/customers to promote repeat business.
- Work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment.
- Provide patients and customers alike with information on types, methods and efficacy of various cannabis products (we do not provide medical advice).
- Be open to continued, on-going cannabis education and training.
- Provide support to managers and other Cannabis Advisors as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organize, and sanitize workstation/store front.
- Ensure accuracy of online orders before pick-up.
- Understand and apply detailed compliance regulations as required by local and state laws.
- Stock, merchandise, and replenish displays of regulated and unregulated inventory.
- Complete transactions at the POS and ensure the state monitored inventory system (METRC, BioTrack, etc.) accurately updates the amount of product available.
- Responsible for other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 1-2 years of retail or hospitality experience.
- Must be 21 years of age and comply with all local, state, and company regulations.
- Required to undergo a criminal background check and appropriate state badging (as directed by state ordinances).
- Required to obtain appropriate state badging (Medical Dispensary Badge)
- Desire to learn about cannabinoids, terpenes and product application/consumption methods.
- Ability to use office equipment (computers and printers) and their included software i.e., Word, Excel, email, etc.
- Learn and understand Federal, State, and local laws relating to the cannabis industry and safety regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical and Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb. Able to stand up to 90% of the time. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing in the normal audio range with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Working Environment
Work is performed in a retail environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.
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Pharmacy Technician Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health26
- Walgreens21
- Harris Teeter13
- Kroger6
- Walmart5
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Insurance
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmacy technician jobs across Virginia.
- Active Virginia Board of Pharmacy registration or eligibility to register in Virginia
- National certification through PTCB or NHA preferred or required by most employers
- High school diploma or GED required as a minimum educational qualification
- Prior pharmacy technician experience in retail, hospital, or specialty setting preferred
- Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing software and medication verification workflows
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a high-volume environment
Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmacy technician in Virginia?
Pharmacy technicians in Virginia must register with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy before working in any pharmacy setting. Registration requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a completed application through the Board. Most employers also require or strongly prefer national certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or the National Healthcareer Association. Some Virginia community colleges offer pharmacy technician training programs that combine classroom instruction with practical externship hours to help candidates meet both requirements.
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Virginia?
Pharmacy technicians in Virginia earn a median of about $44,610 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,260 for the lowest 10% to over $59,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pharmacy technicians in Virginia?
Employers hiring pharmacy technicians in Virginia right now include CVS Health, Walgreens, and Harris Teeter, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Virginia's mix of large integrated health systems, national retail chains, and specialty pharmacies serving government and military populations creates steady demand for technicians at multiple experience levels.
Which Virginia cities have the most pharmacy technician jobs?
Charlottesville, Sterling, and Virginia Beach have the most pharmacy technician openings in Virginia, reflecting where the state's largest health systems, hospital campuses, and high-density retail pharmacy corridors are concentrated. Northern Virginia's proximity to federal agencies and a large insured suburban population drives consistent demand there, while Richmond and Hampton Roads support strong hiring through their anchor health systems and regional specialty pharmacy operations.
Are there remote pharmacy technician jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 7% of pharmacy technician openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on, dispensing-focused nature of most pharmacy technician roles. The segment most likely to include remote or hybrid arrangements is prior authorization support and specialty pharmacy call center work, where technicians process insurance approvals and patient assistance requests without direct medication handling.
How can I get hired as a pharmacy technician in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to retail pharmacy technician positions with major chains operating throughout Virginia, which routinely hire candidates without prior experience and provide on-the-job training while you complete your Virginia Board of Pharmacy registration. Large Virginia health systems like Inova and Bon Secours occasionally offer pharmacy technician trainee or intern roles tied to accredited technician programs at Northern Virginia Community College or J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Completing a formal training program before applying and obtaining your national certification quickly gives candidates a clear edge over those without credentials.
Where can I find and apply to pharmacy technician jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to pharmacy technician jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers hiring now. Find roles that match your experience level and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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