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Pharmacy Operations Manager

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Strong understanding of compounding pharmacy workflow * Proven team leadership and process-improvement track record * Experience with pharmacy management/ERP systems Preferred * PharmD or CPhT ...

Lucas James Talent Partners

Pharmacist

Waynesboro, VA

$58K - $66K/yr

Perform and verify sterile compounding to USP and standards. * Complete clinical review including dosing, interactions, labs, allergies, and monitoring. * Serve as a clinical resource to nursing ...

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How much do compounding jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for compounding in Virginia is $20.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.68 and $22.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is compounding in a pharmacy setting?

Compounding in a pharmacy refers to the process of creating customized medications by combining, mixing, or altering pharmaceutical ingredients to meet the specific needs of a patient. This practice is necessary when commercially available drugs do not meet the exact dosage, form, or ingredient requirements for certain individuals, such as those with allergies or difficulty swallowing pills. Compounding is performed by trained pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, following strict guidelines to ensure safety and efficacy. Common examples include flavoring medications for children, making topical creams, or preparing preservative-free formulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a compounding pharmacy technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Compounding Pharmacy Technician, you need a solid understanding of pharmaceutical calculations, sterile and non-sterile compounding procedures, and relevant safety protocols, often supported by a pharmacy technician certification. Familiarity with compounding equipment, pharmacy information systems, and regulatory requirements such as USP <795>, <797>, and <800> is crucial. Attention to detail, organization, and strong communication skills set exceptional technicians apart. These skills ensure the safe, accurate preparation of customized medications, which is vital for patient health and regulatory compliance.

What are some common challenges faced by compounding pharmacy technicians, and how can they be addressed?

Compounding pharmacy technicians often encounter challenges such as maintaining strict sterility standards, accurately measuring ingredients, and managing multiple prescriptions with varying complexity. These challenges can be addressed by following rigorous protocols, engaging in ongoing training, and utilizing double-check systems to minimize errors. Working closely with pharmacists and leveraging technology for documentation also helps ensure safety and efficiency in the compounding process.

What is the difference between Compounding vs Pharmacy Technician?

AspectCompoundingPharmacy Technician
CredentialsPharmacy license, compounding certificationPharmacy technician license, certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentCompounding labs, pharmacies, hospitalsRetail or hospital pharmacies
Industry UsageSpecialized in preparing customized medicationsAssisting pharmacists with dispensing and administrative tasks

Compounding involves preparing personalized medications tailored to patient needs, requiring specialized skills and certifications. Pharmacy technicians support pharmacists in dispensing medications and managing pharmacy operations. While both roles work within pharmacy settings, compounding focuses on creating custom formulations, whereas pharmacy technicians handle routine dispensing and administrative duties.

How much do pharmaceutical compounders make?

Pharmaceutical compounders typically earn between $35,000 and $55,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and certification levels. Salaries can increase with specialized skills, advanced training, and working in high-demand environments such as hospitals or compounding pharmacies.

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Infographic showing various Compounding job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 75% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,828 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Pharmacy Technician- Sterile Compounding

Sentara

Norfolk, VA • On-site

$10K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Sentara Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 417 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

499th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview:

Sentara is hiring an IV Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician at Norfolk General Hospital

$5,000 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Candidates!

Location: Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk VA

Status: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

Shift: Rotating - 10 Hr Shift (4 days per week)

Hours: 6am-11pm

Weekend: Every Other Weekend

Holiday Rotation

The Specialty Pharmacy Tech performs the technician responsibilities in specialized areas of pharmacy practice under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or licensed independent practitioner.

  • Demonstrates advanced technical skills and ownership of the work area

  • Demonstrates the ability to competently work independently in defined specialized areas of pharmacy practice

  • Training in an advanced Specialist Pharmacy Technician job functions

  • Assumes local and/or system responsibility for assigned tasks related to advanced specialist job positions

  • Participates in the training of new employees

  • Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner as required by specialty position

  • Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care

  • Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician's scope of practice as needed

  • Uses appropriate systems for processing patient information

  • Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements

  • Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately

  • Training in an advanced Specialist Pharmacy Technician job functions

  • In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

  • A pharmacy technician license is required in the state of practice.

Learn more about being an IV Tech at Norfolk General Hospital!

Education

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Certification/Licensure

  • Virginia Pharmacy Tech License (Required)

  • CPhT License (Received through the NHA or PTCB (Required)

Experience

  • 5 Years Pharmacy Experience (Required)

  • 2 Year IV or Sterile Compounding Experience (Required)

Keywords: Pharmacy Tech, PTCB, NHA, Medication, Pharmacy, Inpatient, Specialty, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician, Compounding, Pharmacy Tech, Epic, Hospital, IV Tech, Sterile Compounding

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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