Pharmacy Technician (Controlled Substances)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 91,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Charleston, SC seeks a Pharmacy Controlled Substance Technician responsible for first-line management of all controlled substances handled by the pharmacy at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center.

Duties include inventory, dispensing, and compliance with VHA and OIG directives, with emphasis on safety and accuracy. The role involves coordinating procurement, maintaining stock across wards and vaults, preparing medications, and supporting quality

Qualifications

Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
If using foreign education, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit for that education.

Responsibilities

Duties include receipt, storage, fill, dispense, transfer, inventory, administration, waste, or destruction of controlled substances per VHA Handbooks, Directives, and OIG Directives.
Conduct inventories twice per week and assist in monthly inspections.
Coordinate and document procurement of prescription and non-prescription drugs and supplies, maintaining formulary knowledge.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Pharmacy Controlled Substance Technician is a certified, highly specialized technician responsible for first-line management of all controlled substances handled by the pharmacy at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC.

Key Responsibilities

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, all services involving receipt, storage, fill, dispense, transfer, inventory, administration, waste, or destruction of controlled substances per Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Handbooks and Directives, as well as all Office of Inspector General (OIG) Directives and Health System Policy.

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Conducts inventories twice per week, or as needed, in accordance with regulations and policies. Assist Controlled Substance Compliance Inspectors in completing monthly inspections. Effectively coordinates, manages, completes, and documents the purchasing of all prescription and non-prescription drug products and supplies by maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of the procurement and formulary process.

Maintains, verifies, stocks, and replaces outdated medications from stock, including inpatient wards, inpatient/outpatient storage cabinets, and vaults. Reads and interprets prescriptions from the veteran's electronic health record system (EHRS) or in written form. Reviews prescription orders for technical accuracy. Prepares medications and ensures the orderable item matches the item being dispensed in drug, strength, quantity, and appropriate supply.

Dispenses medications and sterile products in accordance with all regulations, policies, and procedures for safe medication distribution. Assists in quality improvement projects as an individual or on assigned teams to improve pharmacy service. Completes monthly inspection(s) of all assigned internal and external pharmacy areas as delegated by supervisor and/or as determined by the needs of the pharmacy. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 10am - 6:30pm. Work schedule is subject to change based on agency needs. Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 63701F 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 $70175 - $91224/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.