Certified Pharmacy Technician — Independent, Full-Duty Roles

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform duties including stocking, dispensing, and sterile compounding, with responsibilities spanning inventory, inspections, and ward orders.

The role requires national certification for higher grades and adherence to VA qualification standards. Applicants may be referred if they are completing education or licensure; full qualification criteria must be met for final appointment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pharmacy technician principles, practices, concepts and theories.
• Understanding of the computerized prescription process and input of prescriptions and medication orders.
• Ability to dispense medication or sterile products following all regulations, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Stock, deliver, inventory, inspections, and ward order assembly.
• Prescription assembly, sterile compounding, unit-dose packaging, and dispensing.
• Distribution of medications and related pharmaceutical duties.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Medication safety

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

None required

Tools

PTCB

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform duties including stocking, dispensing, and sterile compounding, with responsibilities spanning inventory, inspections, and ward orders.

The role requires national certification for higher grades and adherence to VA qualification standards. Applicants may be referred if they are completing education or licensure; full qualification criteria must be met for final appointment.