Pharmacy Technician – Fresno: Patient Care & Tech Growth

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (GS-7) to support Pharmacy Service in a hospital setting. You will dispense medications, verify orders, assist pharmacists, and help maintain inventory and sterile products when applicable.

The job emphasizes compliance with policies, data entry in VA systems, and teamwork with the clinical staff to ensure timely patient care. Entry requirements include U.S.

Qualifications

• One year experience at the next lower level and must meet KSAs.
• Knowledge of pharmacy policies and procedures sufficient to train and orient new staff.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement and formulary process.
• Comprehensive knowledge of investigational drug policies and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of controlled substances policies and procedures and ability to identify discrepancies.
• Knowledge of VA information systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Fill orders and dispense medications using automated systems.
• Deliver medications to floors/patients and assist with basic inventory management.
• Prepare sterile products when applicable and support pharmacist review.

Skills

Workflow analysis

Data analysis

Policy knowledge

Equipment knowledge

Procurement knowledge

Data in VA systems

Tools

ADE systems

Job description

The VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (GS-7) to support Pharmacy Service in a hospital setting. You will dispense medications, verify orders, assist pharmacists, and help maintain inventory and sterile products when applicable.

The job emphasizes compliance with policies, data entry in VA systems, and teamwork with the clinical staff to ensure timely patient care. Entry requirements include U.S.