Join the VA Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy team in Tucson, AZ, the second largest city in Arizona. Tucson boasts the best of both worlds...the progress and innovation of a metropolitan community and the friendly, caring atmosphere of a small town. Blessed with the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert and an unsurpassed climate of 360 sunny days a year, Tucsonans embrace a rare lifestyle and are committed to preserving that quality of life.
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Pharmacy Technician: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Pharmacy-Technician-Career-Flyer.pdf Major duties include, but are not limited to: Utilizes skill in operation of pharmacy tablet/capsule counting and labeling machines.
Replenishes pharmacy stock in automated pharmacy equipment, utilizing the computer software and/or inventory system. Rotates stock using FIFO (First-In, First-Out) or shortest life-into-production (SLIP). Processes and prepares prescription orders accurately with appropriate medications and/or medical supplies for pharmacist verification. Monitors and suggests changes for the improvement of workflow, work methods and/or priorities.
Interacts with logistics personnel to maintain efficient inventory flow of pharmaceutical needs. Participates in and supports the use of automated dispensing systems to improve productivity, increase efficiency and assist efforts in ensuring timeliness of processing. Reports downtime problems, actions, and resolutions for all interruptions in production to appropriate personnel. Provides training and assessment of other personnel.
Monitors policy and procedure compliance in assigned area, reporting any findings to appropriate personnel. Follows written instructions for aseptic techniques in handling of hazardous drugs. Monitors and controls area access for non-CMOP individuals and immediately reports any security violations to appropriate supervisory personnel for action. Reports any unsafe or unhealthy working conditions.
Assists other personnel with resolution to computer program lockouts, ensuring accuracy of final product. Assists with basic inventory activities and checks for outdated or damaged pharmaceuticals. Rotates stock supplies and checks for acceptable levels of stock. Performs cycle counts to ensure proper inventory is on hand and participates in regularly scheduled inventories as assigned.
Effectively and appropriately represents the CMOP and the VA Health Care System in all interactions. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, shifts varies between 5:00am-3:30pm and 3:30pm-12:00am Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement # 2542-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO):Not authorized
Education may not be substituted for experience at this grade level.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $68970 – $89662/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-10.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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