Certified Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient & Outpatient

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a certified pharmacy technician at GS-7 level to support pharmacists in delivering timely patient care. Duties include dispensing, compounding, and managing automated systems in a hospital setting.

Candidates must hold national certification (PTCB or NHA) and meet experience and KSAs; federal benefits apply, with a stable on-site schedule.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pharmacy technician principles and independent work.
• Ability to resolve pharmacy/medication issues with care team.
• Ability to train developmental pharmacy technicians and students.
• Ability to dispense medication following regulatory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and fills prescriptions with pharmacist verification.
• Maintain clean work areas and manage stock and equipment.
• Operate automation dispensing equipment and report malfunctions.
• Prepare sterile and parenteral products following USP guidelines.
• Inspect items, label appropriately, and ensure accurate dispensing.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Independent judgment

Customer service

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

PTCB Certification (CPhT)

NHA ExCPT Certification

National certification

Tools

Automated dispensing equipment

Pharmacy barcode scanning

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a certified pharmacy technician at GS-7 level to support pharmacists in delivering timely patient care. Duties include dispensing, compounding, and managing automated systems in a hospital setting.

Candidates must hold national certification (PTCB or NHA) and meet experience and KSAs; federal benefits apply, with a stable on-site schedule.