Certified Pharmacy Technician: IV & Sterile Compounding

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA New Jersey Healthcare System, seeks a GS-7 Pharmacy Technician in East Orange, NJ. The role involves duties at both inpatient and outpatient areas across VA facilities, with rotation through sites in East Orange and Lyons.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, meet basic qualification standards, and obtain national certification (PTCB/CPhT or ExCPT) if applying above entry level. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship required.
• No formal education required for GS-7 eligibility.
• Certification required for higher grades: PTCB/CPhT or ExCPT.
• Grandfathering provisions may apply for current VA employees.
• English language proficiency required to be appointed.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties assigned at East Orange, NJ location and rotate through inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Work with the healthcare team to ensure safe medication distribution and resolve issues.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Customer service

Prescription processing

ADE troubleshooting

Training others

Tools

ADE (Automated Dispensing Equipment)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA New Jersey Healthcare System, seeks a GS-7 Pharmacy Technician in East Orange, NJ. The role involves duties at both inpatient and outpatient areas across VA facilities, with rotation through sites in East Orange and Lyons.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, meet basic qualification standards, and obtain national certification (PTCB/CPhT or ExCPT) if applying above entry level. English proficiency is required.