Outpatient Pharmacy Tech: Impactful Role + Benefits

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician to distribute medications within the VA health care model. Responsibilities include reading prescriptions from EHR, verifying orders, and preparing medications with ScriptPro automation.

Must adhere to regulations and ensure safe distribution of drugs. The role requires U.S. citizenship, national certification (PTCB/CPhT or NHA ExCPT), English proficiency, and GI/ KSAs demonstrated; full-time position with standard

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pharmacy technician principles, practices, concepts and theories.
• Proficiency in the computerized prescription process and input of prescriptions.
• Ability to resolve pharmacy/medication issues with healthcare team and customers.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret prescriptions from EHR or written format.
• Review prescription orders for technical accuracy.
• Prepare medications and ensure item matches drug, strength, qty or supply item.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

NHA ExCPT

Tools

ScriptPro

ScriptCenter

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician to distribute medications within the VA health care model. Responsibilities include reading prescriptions from EHR, verifying orders, and preparing medications with ScriptPro automation.

Must adhere to regulations and ensure safe distribution of drugs. The role requires U.S. citizenship, national certification (PTCB/CPhT or NHA ExCPT), English proficiency, and GI/ KSAs demonstrated; full-time position with standard