Certified Pharmacy Tech — Inpatient/Outpatient Support

hyreharperco; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

EAP

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The VA Health Care System seeks Pharmacy Technicians to support inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations. You will assist pharmacists with dispensing medications, processing prescriptions, and ensuring VA regulatory compliance.

This role requires a CPhT with an active license and a minimum of two years of pharmacy technician experience, preferably VA experience. You will manage inventory, operate VISTA/CPRS, handle controlled substances records, and educate patients under pharmacist

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with an active license.
• Minimum 2 years of pharmacy technician experience (VA experience preferred).
• Familiarity with VISTA/CPRS electronic medical records.
• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card Holder.
• 40-hour workweek with rotating day/evening/night/holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications.
• Process inpatient and outpatient prescription orders following VA protocols.
• Manage medication inventory, including stocking, ordering, and verifying expiration dates.
• Operate pharmacy automation systems and VISTA/CPRS EMR.
• Maintain accurate records for controlled substances.
• Provide medication education and support to patients under pharmacist supervision.
• Comply with VA regulations and safety protocols.

Education

CPhT certification with active license

Tools

VISTA/CPRS EMR

Job description

The VA Health Care System seeks Pharmacy Technicians to support inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations. You will assist pharmacists with dispensing medications, processing prescriptions, and ensuring VA regulatory compliance.

This role requires a CPhT with an active license and a minimum of two years of pharmacy technician experience, preferably VA experience. You will manage inventory, operate VISTA/CPRS, handle controlled substances records, and educate patients under pharmacist