Pharmacy Technician – Outpatient & Inpatient Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Minnesota seeks a Pharmacy Technician GS-7 to perform duties in outpatient and inpatient pharmacy, including stocking, dispensing, unit-dose packaging, and controlled substances distribution, ensuring compliance with regulations.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, and a national certification (PTCB or ExCPT). This full-time, on-site role offers cross-coverage in pharmacy areas, with potential advancement considerations.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship is required; non-citizens may be appointed per VA policy.
• English language proficiency in spoken and written form (38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)).
• Certification: must pass a national exam and hold an active national certification (PTCB/CPhT OR ExCPT).
• Education or experience: none required; combinations of qualifying education and experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Stocking, delivery, inventory, inspections, assembling ward orders, prescription assembly.
• Controlled substances distribution and unit-dose drug packaging.
• Dispensing, distribution, and any other function related to pharmaceutical practice.
• Support in Outpatient Pharmacy with additional duties in Inpatient Pharmacy as needed.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Minnesota seeks a Pharmacy Technician GS-7 to perform duties in outpatient and inpatient pharmacy, including stocking, dispensing, unit-dose packaging, and controlled substances distribution, ensuring compliance with regulations.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, and a national certification (PTCB or ExCPT). This full-time, on-site role offers cross-coverage in pharmacy areas, with potential advancement considerations.