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Pharmacy Technician-Advanced
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 56 days ago
On-site Baltimore, MD $74K – $96K Apply by Aug 17, 2026 Pharmacy Technician ISFJ TradesTransportation
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The incumbent performs advanced technical duties under the direction of the Associate Chief, Pharmacy Service, or designee providing daily maintenance and oversight of all pharmacy automated dispensing equipment/systems within VAMHCS campus location(s) as assigned; controlled substance distribution at Loch Raven Medical center; filling inpatient/outpatient medication orders; and back-up procurement activities.
What You'll Do
- →The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.
- →For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
- →Major Duties of GS8 Advanced Pharmacy Technician include but are not limited to: Using computer systems and software to review/analyze/maintain reports and produce records Setting up, adjusting, and maintaining the operation of all pharmacy automated dispensing equipment/systems that support the treatment of patients within VAMHCS campus location(s) as assigned.
- →Performing or scheduling routine preventative maintenance of machines per manufacture's recommended maintenance schedules.
- →Assisting procurement staff with drug recalls and ensures that identified drugs are removed from automated systems and prepared for disposition.
- →Assuring secure, accurate and accountable distribution of DEA Schedule II through V controlled substances to a variety of patient care nursing areas throughout designated VAMHCS campus location(s) as assigned.
- →Delivers and loads the controlled substances into their respective ADCs.
- →Returns controlled substances from the ADCs and prepares and maintains related documentation.
- →Filling inpatient/outpatient medication orders Serving as back-up for procurement activities.
- →Maintaining appropriate stock levels of medications in pharmacy areas and institution automated medication dispensing cabinets as an advanced user.
- →Maintaining proper records of medications and supplies issued to provide data for reports as needed (i.e. changing use patterns).
- →Filling, replenishing, packaging, and/or exchanging medications in unit dose carts, medication storage areas, and automated dispensing cabinets.
- →Checking medication expiration dates in unit dose carts, medication storage areas, and automated dispensing cabinets and document as indicated.
- →Maintaining accountability of daily purchases and coordinating receipt, controlling budget ledger, assuring consistent delivery schedules are employed and handled in a manner mutually beneficial to Supply Chain and Pharmacy Service, and appropriately disperses stock into designated storage areas.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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