Pharmacy Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Fresno (CA)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 74,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is recruiting a full-time Pharmacy Technician (GS-7) in Fresno, CA, within the VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS).

The role covers prescription and nonprescription medications, inventory control, and purchasing, supporting the Pharmacy Service's mission. Responsibilities include processing orders, receiving shipments, and ensuring compliance with VHA, DEA, FDA and federal regulations.

Qualifications

Federal employment requires education accreditation recognition by the U.S. Department of Education.
Certification as a Pharmacy Technician is implied by GS-7 level and role responsibilities.
Knowledge of inventory control and purchasing procedures is expected.

Responsibilities

Handle prescription and nonprescription medications and supplies.
Initiate pharmaceutical and supply orders and receive shipments correctly.
Maintain compliance with federal regulations and agency purchase procedures.
Assist pharmacy management to deliver timely customer service and pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) is currently recruiting for a full time Pharmacy Technician with Pharmacy Service, located in Fresno, CA.

Key Responsibilities

The certified GS-7 Pharmacy Technician is responsible for all prescription and nonprescription medications and supply purchasing and inventory in a highly complex area of Pharmacy Service at VA Central California.

This responsibility mandates compliance with all Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Food and Drug Agency (FDA) and all federal rules and regulations regarding contract compliance, purchase card procedures, reconciliation requirements, control point rules, controlled substance purchasing, purchasing documentation maintenance, and general inventory control processes.

Primary duties consist of pharmaceutical and supply order initiation, proper receipt of shipments, compliance with product and storage requirements. Incumbent has independent purchase responsibilities. The incumbent functions as staffing requirements dictate assisting the pharmacy management team in providing optimal pharmaceutical care and timely customer service in accordance with the mission, vision and goals of the Pharmacy and the Medical Center.

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 $56749 – $73775/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.