Evening Pharmacy Technician: Reads Orders & Dispenses Meds

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Federal benefits package

Paid time off

Federal holidays and leave

Résumé du poste

The Atlanta VA Health Care System, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is recruiting a Pharmacy Technician for the VA Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

The role supports hospital staff by reading orders, obtaining medications in the proper dose and strength, and ensuring safe medication distribution. Qualifications include active Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT or EXCPT/NHA) and progressive experience per the VA standards.

Qualifications

• Must have active certification as Pharmacy Technician (CPhT or equivalent).
• One year of experience at next lower grade level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of pharmacy processes, safety standards and regulations.

Responsabilités

• Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications and preparing prescriptions.
• Interpret orders and obtain proper medication/material in correct dose and strength.
• Resolve medication-related issues with healthcare team and patients.
• Assist in training developmental technicians and students.
• Troubleshoot and operate ADE and related pharmacy technology.

Connaissances

Pharmacy knowledge

ADE troubleshooting

Train junior staff

Medication distribution

Interprofessional collaboration

Formation

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or EXCPT/NHA

Outils

Automated Dispensing Equipment (ADE)

Pharmacy computer systems

Description du poste

The Atlanta VA Health Care System, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is recruiting a Pharmacy Technician for the VA Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

The role supports hospital staff by reading orders, obtaining medications in the proper dose and strength, and ensuring safe medication distribution. Qualifications include active Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT or EXCPT/NHA) and progressive experience per the VA standards.