Certified Pharmacy Technician - CMOP Environment

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Federal benefits package

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs CMOP seeks a skilled Pharmacy Technician to work with minimal supervision while maintaining national certification (PTCB or ExCPT). This GS-07 level requires knowledge of pharmacy processes and adherence to VA qualification standards.

Key duties include processing prescriptions, packing, labeling, and operating automated dispensing equipment in a production environment. Training responsibilities and compliance with safety protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pharmacy technician principles, practices, and theories.
• Knowledge of computerized prescription processing and input of prescriptions.
• Ability to dispense medications following all regulations and procedures.
• Ability to train developmental pharmacy technicians and students.

Responsibilities

• Performs production tasks in areas such as automated dispensing, labeling, bulk, replenishment, refrigeration, handling controlled substances and hazardous drugs, receiving, manifesting, and packing.
• Repackages bulk pharmaceuticals into specified quantities and containers with proper labeling.
• Operates tablet/capsule counting and labeling machines.
• Monitors stock and ensures DSCSA compliance; utilizes inventory systems to replenish automated pharmacy equipment.

Skills

Pharmacy technician knowledge

Dispense medication

ADE troubleshooting

Train junior technicians

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) or ExCPT

Tools

Automated dispensing equipment (ADE)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs CMOP seeks a skilled Pharmacy Technician to work with minimal supervision while maintaining national certification (PTCB or ExCPT). This GS-07 level requires knowledge of pharmacy processes and adherence to VA qualification standards.

Key duties include processing prescriptions, packing, labeling, and operating automated dispensing equipment in a production environment. Training responsibilities and compliance with safety protocols are essential.