Pharmacy Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Child Care Subsidy

Retirement benefits

Health Insurance

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States is seeking a GS-06 Pharmacy Technician to fill orders, dispense medications, and manage inventory using automated systems. Duties include receiving daily prime vendor deliveries and DME supplies, verifying quantities, labeling stock, and coordinating with the Logistics Department.

The role uses Cerner for processing prescriptions, ScriptPro robotics, and Kirby counting for manual fills.

Qualifications

• GS-06 Pharmacy Technician duties include filling orders, dispensing medications, and handling inventory using automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive daily medication orders from pharmacy prime vendor and DME supplies.
• Accurately fill medication utilizing ScriptPro robotics and manual fill with Kirby counting system.
• Batch prescriptions to correct location, window, mail, UPS and RRU.
• Process prescription refill and renewal requests in Cerner.
• Print end-of-day receipts and coordinate handoff of mailed prescriptions.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

GS-06 Pharmacy Technicians fill orders, dispense and deliver medications using automated systems. Duties include basic inventory management such as physically receiving daily prime vendor medication delivery, receiving DME (Durable Medical Equipment) supplies throughout the day, monthly medication and DME outdate checks, and scan and label prescription mail packages.

Key Responsibilities

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 25, 2027. All eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred to the hiring manager at regular two-week intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis. Functions include: Receive daily medication orders from pharmacy prime vendor and DME supplies. Accurately account for prime vendor medication order electronically in Cerner.

Identify prescriptions OOS (Out of Stock) and accurately pair OOS paperwork with received medication. Verify accuracy of medication quantity received, per vendor invoices. Accurately label medication stock bottles with high alert and NIOSH stickers as appropriate and stock medication in designated locations. Notify Logistics Department when controlled substance order is ready for check in.

Accurately fill medication utilizing ScriptPro robotics and manual fill with Kirby counting system. Batch prescriptions to correct location, choosing window, mail, UPS and RRU. Process prescription refill and renewal request slips in Cerner. Generate, match, and affix postage labels to packages for mail out. Print end of day receipts and coordinate handoff of mailed prescriptions with appropriate carrier.

Dispense window routed prescriptions to patients and approved caregivers, with (2) approved forms of ID. Monthly medication and supply outdated checks on all pharmacy stock, excluding controlled substances. Assist with inventory management, maintain stock levels by alerting Pharmacy Procurement Team of needed medication/supply items. May be required to travel to CBOC locations to restock Omnicell medication storage units.

Assist in training for lower graded technicians and volunteers. Perform all duties of lower graded technician functions, as needed. Provide coverage to next higher-grade technician, as needed for short staffing situations, not to exceed more than 25% of employee workload. Keep workstations clean, stocked, and organized. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Benefits & Compensation

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized.
• Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year).

• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.

• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
• Telework: Not available.
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Functional Statement #: 80817-F.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: If basing your qualifications on education, you must submit a copy of all relevant transcripts with your application. An unofficial copy of college transcripts showing completion of the degree or program is required and must include the name of the school, your name, date conferred or completed, and degree or certificate type. Your transcript will be reviewed for relevant coursework; therefore, the uploaded copy must be legible.

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 $53795 – $69934/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-01-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

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