Pharmacy Technician: Patient Care & Automation Expert

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Topeka, KS seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support Pharmacy Service in all patient care areas. Nationally certified technicians perform a wide range of duties under pharmacist supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing and labeling medications, managing inventory, operating pharmacy automation, handling controlled substances, and assisting staff and patients with drug distribution and triage requests in a fast-paced health care environment.

Qualifications

• Nationally certified Pharmacy Technicians required.
• Experience with controlled substances and clinical workflow helpful.
• Ability to train and mentor pharmacy staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ward inspections under supervision and train technicians.
• Prepare and label inpatient/outpatient medications for pharmacist review.
• Manage inventory and controlled substances using proper records.
• Operate and monitor pharmacy automation per SOPs.
• Assist staff and patients with drug distribution and triage requests.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

National certification

Detail orientation

Tools

Vista Pharmacy Software

Pharmacy Automation

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Topeka, KS seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support Pharmacy Service in all patient care areas. Nationally certified technicians perform a wide range of duties under pharmacist supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing and labeling medications, managing inventory, operating pharmacy automation, handling controlled substances, and assisting staff and patients with drug distribution and triage requests in a fast-paced health care environment.