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Transition Pharmacy Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

CPhT Certified Pharmacy Technician

Richmond, VA · On-site

$17.75 - $21.75/hr

Conduct Meds2Beds rounding with hospital nursing units to support safe transitions from hospital to ... Pharmacy Technician Duties Complete patient intake, eligibility, and demographic verification.

$21 - $28.51/hr

The Certified Pharmacy Technician aids pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to ... assigned during the transitional duty period. Licensure, Certification, or Registration ...

Extensive and thorough pharmacy orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. * Advance Your Nurse : Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities. * Elevate ...

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Transition Pharmacy information

What is a transition pharmacy?

A Transition Pharmacy is a specialized pharmacy service that helps patients manage their medications when moving between different care settings, such as from hospital to home or to a rehabilitation facility. The goal is to ensure patients have access to the right medications, reduce the risk of medication errors, and improve health outcomes during these transitions. Transition Pharmacy teams often provide medication counseling, coordinate with healthcare providers, and help with medication reconciliation to prevent gaps in care. These services are particularly important for patients with complex medication regimens or chronic conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a transition pharmacy role?

To excel in a Transition Pharmacy position, you need a solid background in pharmacy practice, medication reconciliation, and patient counseling, typically supported by a PharmD degree and state licensure. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), pharmacy management systems, and clinical documentation tools is crucial. Strong communication, attention to detail, and collaboration skills are vital to effectively coordinate with healthcare teams and support patients through care transitions. These abilities ensure safe medication management, reduce readmission rates, and promote optimal patient outcomes during transitions of care.

How does a transition pharmacy role collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth patient transitions between care settings?

In a Transition Pharmacy role, you work closely with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare team members to coordinate medication management as patients move between hospital, rehabilitation, and home care settings. Regular communication and interdisciplinary meetings are common, ensuring that medication changes are clearly documented and potential discrepancies are resolved quickly. This collaboration helps reduce readmission rates and improves patient outcomes, making teamwork and strong communication skills essential in this position.

What is the difference between Transition Pharmacy vs Pharmacist?

AspectTransition PharmacyPharmacist
CredentialsLicensed pharmacy technician with specialized trainingLicensed healthcare professional with Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
Work EnvironmentPharmacy settings, assisting with medication management and patient supportDispensing medications, patient counseling, and clinical decision-making
Employer & Industry UsagePharmacies, healthcare facilities, medication management companiesHospitals, retail pharmacies, clinics, healthcare organizations

Transition Pharmacy roles typically involve pharmacy technicians with specialized training to support medication processes, whereas Pharmacists are licensed healthcare providers responsible for dispensing medications and patient care. Both roles are integral to pharmacy operations but differ in scope, credentials, and responsibilities.

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Transition Pharmacy jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Transition Pharmacy job openings:

Infographic showing various Transition Pharmacy job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II (Flexi)

Sentara Healthcare

Norfolk, VA • On-site

$17 - $20.50/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
Rotating
Overview:
Sentara is hiring a PRN/Flexi Pharmacy Technician II for our Outpatient Pharmacy "Meds to Beds" Program at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA.
Location: Norfolk General Hospital- Norfolk, VA
Status: Flexi / PRN (8 hrs/week with opportunities to pick up additional hours)
Shift: Rotating 8 hr Shifts
Hours: 8:45am-7:15pm
Occasional Saturdays and Holidays
Sentara To Home pharmacies are designed to help patients transition to home by assisting with medication needs before leaving the hospital. The program is designed to make the transition to home as simple and convenient as possible for patients and their families.
At Sentara To Home, medications, home medical equipment, and other healthcare needs can be provided to be prepared after discharge.
The Pharmacy Tech II : transition specialist that consults with patients about what they will need to have a successful recovery once leaving the hospital. Prior to the day of your discharge, the transition specialist will visit the patient's hospital room to discuss medication needs and self-care requirements. The transition specialist pharmacy technician will arrange for these purchases and coordinate any payment transactions at the bedside and discharge medications and home medical equipment can be delivered to the hospital room before leaving.
The 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.

Education
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification/Licensure
  • Virginia Pharmacy Tech License (Required)
  • CPhT License (Received through the NHA or PTCB) (Required)

Experience
  • 2 Years Pharmacy Experience (Required)
  • Transition Care Coordination, Case Management, Discharge Planning, Meds to Beds, Pharmacy to Home experience (Preferred)

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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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