Pharmacy Technician

Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States

Salary

$51K–$108K/yr

Job Type

Full-time

Posted

9/3/2025

Job Description

Summary

Certified Pharmacy Technician needed to independently dispense medications, resolve issues, and train staff within a VA healthcare environment.

## Pharmacy Technician (GS-07 equivalent)

*About the Role:**

We are seeking an experienced and nationally certified Pharmacy Technician to perform a full range of duties with significant independence. In this role, you will apply advanced judgment to ensure safe and efficient medication distribution, provide mentorship, and resolve complex issues within a dynamic healthcare environment.

*Key Responsibilities:**
Independently perform diverse pharmacy technician duties across various settings, including contact centers.
Mentor and train developing pharmacy technicians and students.
Resolve pharmacy and medication-related issues with healthcare teams, Veterans, and external customers.
Accurately process and input computerized prescriptions and medication orders.
Dispense medications and sterile products in strict adherence to all regulations and policies.
Troubleshoot and maintain automated dispensing equipment (ADE) and other technology platforms.
Actively participate in performance improvement initiatives.

*What You'll Bring:**
**Citizenship:** United States Citizenship.
**Language:** Proficiency in spoken and written English.
**Certification:** Active National Certification from either:

* Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) - Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) * National Healthcareer Association (NHA) - Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT)

**Experience:** One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level.
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):**

* Strong knowledge of pharmacy technician principles, practices, and theories for independent work. * Proficiency with computerized prescription processes and medication order input. * Ability to effectively resolve pharmacy/medication issues with various stakeholders. * Proven ability to train and develop junior pharmacy technicians and students. * Expertise in safely dispensing medication or sterile products following all protocols. * Skill in troubleshooting automated dispensing equipment or technology platforms/databases.