Certified Pharmacy Technician – Independent, Patient-Focused

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Springfield, MA, Pharmacy Service seeks a Pharmacy Technician GS-7 to support inpatient wards, clinics, and outpatient pickups. The technician prepares medications and collaborates with pharmacists and staff to ensure safe distribution.

Candidates must be nationally certified (CPhT or ExCPT), proficient in English, and able to work with VA computer systems and automated dispensing equipment. VA experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pharmacy technician principles and theories.
• Experience with prescription processing and healthcare documents.
• Ability to work with a healthcare team to resolve medication issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications by counting, pouring, weighing and measuring.
• Assist in distributing meds to inpatient wards, clinics and outpatients.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and supervise staff to ensure safety.

Skills

Pharmacy principles

Computerized prescriptions

Team collaboration

Customer service

Policy compliance

Medical terminology

Tools

Vista CPRS

ScriptPro

Endicia

Microsoft Office

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Springfield, MA, Pharmacy Service seeks a Pharmacy Technician GS-7 to support inpatient wards, clinics, and outpatient pickups. The technician prepares medications and collaborates with pharmacists and staff to ensure safe distribution.

Candidates must be nationally certified (CPhT or ExCPT), proficient in English, and able to work with VA computer systems and automated dispensing equipment. VA experience is a plus.