Pharmacy Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs in Milwaukee, WI seeks a certified Pharmacy Technician at the full performance level GS-7 for the Clement J. Zablocki VA Healthcare System.

The role encompasses accurate prescription interpretation, filling, and preparation with pharmacist verification, plus stock control and safety compliance. Responsibilities include storage and QA, using automation, periodic inspections, training staff, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician at full performance level GS-7.
• National certification by PTCB or ExCPT required.
• Ability to work autonomously with independent judgement.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, fill, and prepare prescriptions for pharmacist verification.
• Maintain clean work areas and stock/equipment in assigned places.
• Store and secure drugs per USP/VA guidelines; reconcile discrepancies.
• Operate automation dispensing equipment following safety procedures.
• Record expiration dates; remove soon-to-expire drugs; inspect areas monthly.

Skills

PTCB certification

ExCPT certification

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is for a certified pharmacy technician above the full performance level GS-7 at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Healthcare System. Pharmacy technicians at this grade level are nationally certified by PTCB or ExCPT and can work autonomously, using independent judgement to perform a full range of duties.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties of the Inpatient/Outpatient Pharmacy Technician: Accurately interprets, fills, and prepares prescriptions with appropriate medications and or medical supplies for pharmacist verification. Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition by assuring that all stock and equipment are in assigned places and all shelves and counters are free of dust and debris in order to create optional work areas.

Assures drugs and supplies are appropriately stored and secured according to USP and VA guidelines. Receives, checks, rotates, and places in stock all items received from pharmacy procurement section and identifies and reconciles any discrepancies to assure correct items have been received. Utilizes automation dispensing equipment available to the pharmacy staff following all safety and QA procedures.

Records expiration dates in the automatic prescription dispensing system upon receipt. Perform monthly inspections to assigned areas to ensure proper storage of medications and soon to expired drugs are removed. Compounds and/or reconstitutes oral or external medications (non-sterile). Answers questions from pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel regarding drug distribution.

Identifies basic therapeutic problems, such as duplicate therapy with drugs in the same class and alerts the pharmacist to the possible need for clinical intervention. Assists in training and orientation of new staff technicians, interns, and students. Performs duties of all lower grade technicians as needed. Assists higher level technicians as needed. Participate in performance improvement initiatives for pharmacy.

Maintains national certification with PTCB or ExCPT Complies with all VHA, Medical Center, and Pharmacy regulations, directives, policies, and procedures. May be assigned to work in other areas of pharmacy service as deemed necessary by the Chief, Pharmacy Service or Supervisor.

Performs other duties as assigned Inpatient Pharmacy Activities (when assigned): Provides support in the absence of the controlled substance technician Provides support in the absence of the Sterile Product Compounding technician.

Unit Dose Medication Management Automatic Replenishment/Ward Stock Outpatient Pharmacy Activities (when assigned): Prescription Assembly Window Pick-Up Mail Packaging Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 08421F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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 $56357 – $73265/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

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