Pharmacy Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Care in the Community (CITC) Clinical Pharmacy Technician at the GS-8 level, stationed at the Charles George VA Medical Center in North Carolina.

The role requires autonomous work with pharmacist oversight to manage prescriptions and monitor medication use. Key duties include prescription entry and verification, lab value monitoring, and coordination with non-VA providers to ensure accurate adjudication of prescriptions.

Qualifications

• Education must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for federal employment.
• Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript.

Responsibilities

• Prescription management: Performing prescription order entry, followed by verification by a pharmacist.
• Monitoring and reviewing: Conducting laboratory value monitoring, poly-pharmacy reviews, drug utilization evaluations, and pharmacoeconomic reviews.
• Patient support: Providing telephone logistical support and facilitating communication regarding prescriptions.
• Medication reconciliation: Assisting in reconciling medications under pharmacist oversight.
• Provider coordination: Contacting non-VA providers, medical facilities, and the Care in the Community Office to ensure accurate adjudication and processing of prescriptions received from non-VA clinics or providers.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position serves as a Care in the Community (CITC) Clinical Pharmacy Technician at the GS-8 level, stationed at the Charles George VA Medical Center. Pharmacy technicians. The selectee operates with a high degree of autonomy, utilizing independent judgment to perform a wide range of duties.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to: Prescription management: Performing prescription order entry, followed by verification by a pharmacist. Monitoring and reviewing: Conducting laboratory value monitoring, poly-pharmacy reviews, drug utilization evaluations, and pharmacoeconomic reviews to ensure safe and effective medication use. Patient support: Providing telephone logistical support and facilitating communication regarding prescriptions.

Medication reconciliation: Assisting in reconciling medications under pharmacist oversight. Provider coordination: Contacting non-VA providers, medical facilities, and the Care in the Community Office to ensure accurate adjudication and processing of prescriptions received from non-VA clinics or providers. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $68342 – $88841/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.