This position is for a certified pharmacy technician above the full performance level GS-7 at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS). Pharmacy technicians at this grade level are nationally certified by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and can work autonomously, using independent judgement to perform a full range of duties. Pharmacy technicians above the full performance level can mentor and train lower grade technicians in the practice setting.
Duties include but are not limited to: Performs general and specialized pharmacy technicians duties related to stocking, delivering, inventory management, inspections, IV and hazardous drug compounding, and unit dose packaging.
Process refills requests and filling outpatient prescriptions for scheduled and non-scheduled drugs, medical devices, over-the counter products and supply items Maintenance and troubleshooting of automated dispensing equipment Performs all technical management of all patient care assistance activities regarding Pharmacy Service. Conducts scheduled inventories as needed according to regulations and policies.
Maintains, verifies, stocks, and replaces outdated controlled substances and non-controlled substances medications from stock, including inpatient wards, inpatient/outpatient storage cabinets, vaults.. Assists, reviews, and makes recommendation in inventory. Resolves inventory discrepancies immediately when discovered by reviewing reports and contacting appropriate patients when needed. Reports discrepancies to pharmacy supervisor for follow up.
Follows policies and procedures established in the institution and within Pharmacy Service. Work Schedule: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM and/or 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM Monday through Friday (Required to work rotating shifts (0700-1530,0800-1630, 0930-1800), including weekends, holidays, and on-call) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 61268F 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/.
claneicia.rose@va.gov · 501-257-1056
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $50460 – $65599/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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