Lead Pharmacy Tech: Outpatient and Controlled Substances

Veterans Health Administration; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Lead Pharmacy Technician for Outpatient Pharmacy and Controlled Substances to coordinate and support complex outpatient operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with DEA and VA policies.

The role requires expert knowledge, operational leadership, and the ability to train staff while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency across outpatient and controlled substance activities.

Qualifications

• No formal education requirements for this federal position.
• Subject matter expert in controlled substances and related regulations.
• Experience applying DEA rules and VA/VHA policies to daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day operations to support outpatient and controlled substances workflows.
• Ensures compliance with DEA, VA, and VHA policies and audits.
• Mentors and trains technicians; provides coverage and guidance in supervisor's absence.

Skills

DEA regulations knowledge

VA/VHA policies knowledge

Automated dispensing technologies

Outpatient workflow expertise

Controlled substance accountability

Job description

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Lead Pharmacy Technician for Outpatient Pharmacy and Controlled Substances to coordinate and support complex outpatient operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with DEA and VA policies.

The role requires expert knowledge, operational leadership, and the ability to train staff while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency across outpatient and controlled substance activities.