Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Full-Time, Rotating Weekends

Veterans Health Administration (DOVA); Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury VA Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (GS-07) to support inpatient medication preparation and unit-dose cart filling. The technician will handle sterile and non-sterile compounding, maintain automated dispensing devices, and ensure stock and equipment readiness for patient care areas.

The role requires US citizenship, English proficiency, and certification with a national pharmacy technician board. Travel is not required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (PTCB or ExCPT) is required for higher levels or certain positions.
• One year of experience at the next lower grade is required or equivalent.
• Knowledge of pharmacy technician principles and procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot pharmacy equipment and technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform final review of medications prepared for inpatient use.
• Prepare inpatient drug orders across dosage forms.
• Inventory and replenish emergency carts.
• Collect data for quality improvement while supporting patient care.
• Operate and maintain pharmacy equipment and automate dispensing devices.
• Distribute medications and support non-sterile compounding.
• Assist with ward inspections and inventory management.

Skills

Pharmacy principles

Equipment troubleshooting

Written English proficiency

Tools

Unit dose prepackaging machines

Automatic dispensing machines

IV compounding machines

Job description

Salisbury VA Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (GS-07) to support inpatient medication preparation and unit-dose cart filling. The technician will handle sterile and non-sterile compounding, maintain automated dispensing devices, and ensure stock and equipment readiness for patient care areas.

The role requires US citizenship, English proficiency, and certification with a national pharmacy technician board. Travel is not required.