Pharmacy Technician in the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) - Clinical Contact Center are part of the an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The Certified Pharmacy Technician who is responsible for the technical management of all patient care assistance activities. Also responsible for ensuring that the daily work assignments in this area are completed in a timely, efficient, and customer-oriented manner.
Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Work collaboratively with VISN programs, services, and interdisciplinary team members to provide access to care and meet the needs of Veterans, their family members, and/or legal representatives via various available contact modalities to include but not limited to, telephone calls, secure messaging, chat, text messaging, and video regarding a broad range of topics including medication refills and renewals, basic billing inquiries, and procedural pharmacy activities.
Routinely reviews computer medication profiles for therapeutic duplication, prescription non-compliance, allergies, and drug interactions. Seeks assistance with identified individuals from a Clinical Pharmacist or supervisor for further evaluation, if needed. Processes and submits patient requests for new prescription orders and renewal requests, including controlled substances, into the computer accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner.
Uses approved VISN Clinical Contact Center Pharmacy protocols when appropriate to satisfy patient medication requests. Consistently documents patient contact and resolution in VISN Clinical Contact Center software and/or Electronic Health Records (EHR) to include but not limited to, what was requested, what action was taken, and any other information which may be pertinent during future research. Assists in the documentation of medication variances.
Assists in training lower graded technicians and technician students. Assists in the completion of workload for other VISN Clinical Contact Center Pharmacy Services in the event of Natural Disasters, low staffing, and other contingency needs. Performs all duties of lower graded technicians, if required. Actively and diligently treats all Veterans with respect and utmost dignity. Seeks to solve Veteran's concerns at first contact.
When required, refers to other VA resources to assist in the resolution process. Always resolves all Veteran issues in a timely and caring manner with emphasis on providing first contact resolution. Seeks assistance from designated Lead Technician, a pharmacist or supervisor when responding to unusual questions or when reasonable attempts to satisfy a caller have been unsuccessful. Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files.
Ensures Electronic Health Record(EHR) access to all sites serviced are maintained. Participates in continuous daily improvement and VISN VA Health Connect initiatives. Maintains National Pharmacy Technician Certification. Completes additional duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, Rotational Shift Schedule Range 6:00am to 9:00pm (PST) including nights, weekends, and Holidays Telework: Eligible.
However, this position is remote eligible and is currently exempted from return to office (RTO) requirements. Remote exempted positions are reviewed annually and DOES NOT imply permanent remote work status. This position may be required to report to an office within the HSA 5.3 catchment area.
Selected VHA employee must be located (or willing to relocate at your own expense) within 50-mile radius of a VA Facility within the HSA 5.3 (Legacy VISN 22) catchment area: Albuquerque, NM; Greater Los Angeles, CA; Loma Linda, CA; Long Beach, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Prescott, AZ; San Diego, CA; Tucson, AZ Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
SantoMiguel.Valverde@va.gov · 480-392-7285
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $72849 – $94706/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-23 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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