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Pharmacy Technician - Automation
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 17 days ago
On-site Leavenworth, KS $75K – $98K Apply by Sep 22, 2026 Pharmacy Technician ISFJ DataTradesTransportation
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This position requires in depth knowledge of all matters involving automation assessment, purchasing, implementation and maintenance. Serves as a beginning level data analyst and assists in data transfer, processing and mining, reporting, and interfaces with station, VISN, Regional and National Data Warehouse programs. In this role you will interface and collaborate with other federal, local, regional and national sites to promote advancement of local, regional and national automation systems.
What You'll Do
- →MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The automation technician uses their general and advanced knowledge of automated equipment to provide support to the Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacy, CBOC areas, and other VHA pharmacies.
- →Evaluates system stock levels for pharmacy automation by generating reports based on activity/formulary and loading/unloading items.
- →In addition, manages new medications (to include investigational drugs) and adjusts inventory levels based on the increased or decreased usage due to formulary changes, clinical and/or patient specific needs, and seasonal vaccines or medications.
- →Reviews activity reports for discrepancies, inventory verification, and medication delivery reports accordingly to resolve technical and workflow issues.
- →Coordinates the evaluation process of new technology including all necessary stakeholders in the evaluation.
- →In the event additional product information or workflow analysis is needed, the incumbent coordinates with the vendor and appropriate pharmacy personnel for further review Coordinates and manages training and education for pharmacy and other services related to automation, technology, and medication delivery systems.
- →Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot problems with pharmacy automated equipment.
- →Independently works to gather, evaluate and analyze data with the understanding in the importance of maximizing production and efficiency.
- →As an experienced pharmacy technician, works alongside other technicians coaching, mentoring, assisting and/or training them in the proper performance of their duties.
- →May cover outpatient, inpatient and vault areas as needed to meet the needs of the pharmacy department.
- →ADMINISTRATIVE / PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS: Responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the centralized pharmacy in accordance with established policies.
- →Responsibility for assigned workload analysis and reports to pharmacy service management.
- →Assist pharmacy supervisors with preparing and maintaining all equipment requests and contract needs.
- →Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy dispensing equipment including unit dose repackaging machines, point of care cabinets, outpatient dispensing units, and the domiciliary kiosk.
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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