Autonomous Certified Pharmacy Technician — VA

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs in Milwaukee, WI seeks a certified Pharmacy Technician at the full performance level GS-7 for the Clement J. Zablocki VA Healthcare System.

The role encompasses accurate prescription interpretation, filling, and preparation with pharmacist verification, plus stock control and safety compliance. Responsibilities include storage and QA, using automation, periodic inspections, training staff, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician at full performance level GS-7.
• National certification by PTCB or ExCPT required.
• Ability to work autonomously with independent judgement.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, fill, and prepare prescriptions for pharmacist verification.
• Maintain clean work areas and stock/equipment in assigned places.
• Store and secure drugs per USP/VA guidelines; reconcile discrepancies.
• Operate automation dispensing equipment following safety procedures.
• Record expiration dates; remove soon-to-expire drugs; inspect areas monthly.

Skills

PTCB certification

ExCPT certification

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs in Milwaukee, WI seeks a certified Pharmacy Technician at the full performance level GS-7 for the Clement J. Zablocki VA Healthcare System.

The role encompasses accurate prescription interpretation, filling, and preparation with pharmacist verification, plus stock control and safety compliance. Responsibilities include storage and QA, using automation, periodic inspections, training staff, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives.