Pharmacy Technician

Quick Facts

• Role: Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacy Technician (GS-7)
• Work schedule: Rotating shifts (evenings, weekends, holidays); subject to call back

Description

Assist the pharmacist in providing timely, safe medication services. Perform sterile product compounding in accordance with USP guidelines, manage unit-dose medication workflows (including automated dispensing systems), and support outpatient prescription assembly and verification using barcode scanning and VA software.

Responsibilities

• Compound sterile products using proper aseptic technique and follow USP 797/800
• Interpret physician orders, measure/mix ingredients safely, inspect and label products, maintain manufacturing records, and determine batch expiration dates
• Maintain quality assurance records and follow regulatory requirements
• Review medications prepared by other staff for dispensing readiness
• Inventory and replenish emergency trays and ward stock; inspect medication storage areas; remove expired/deteriorated drugs from automated dispensing stations
• Operate and troubleshoot automated dispensing unit dose systems
• Assemble outpatient prescriptions accurately (drug, strength, quantity, auxiliary labels, prescription labels) for window dispensing and mail delivery
• Verify patient identity and correct prescriptions using double identifiers and VA software (VISTA) with barcode scanning; confirm refrigerated/controlled/bulk medications are included

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• PTCB or NHA certification
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Comply with required urinalysis drug screening (for testing-designated positions)
• Selective Service registration for eligible males
• Completion of pre-employment onboarding and document requirements
• Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation
• Successful completion of a 1–2 year trial period with written certification for continued employment

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases
• Paid time off: 37–50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13–26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays)
• Credit toward annual leave accrual for selected applicants based on prior work or military service
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment)
• Child care subsidy (after 60 days, eligible employees under income threshold)
• Retirement: federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K (up to 5% contributions)
• Comprehensive insurance options (health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care)
• Traditional federal benefits package for employees and eligible family members