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Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient/Outpatient Float
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 15 days ago
On-site Saint Cloud, MN $62K – $81K Apply by Sep 9, 2026 Pharmacy Technician ISFJ TradesTransportation
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The primary assignments for this position will be in either the Inpatient or Outpatient Pharmacy, with the incumbent also providing support in other pharmacy areas as needed. Pharmacy Technicians at this level are expected to accomplish all duties related to stocking, delivery, inventory, inspections, assembling ward orders, prescription assembly, controlled substances distribution, unit-dose drug packaging, dispensing, distribution, and any other function related to pharmaceutical practice.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Inpatient Pharmacy Activities Accurately interprets, fills, and prepares prescription stock utilizing automated replenishment reports.
- →For unit-dose medications, conducts the final review of medications prepared by other technicians prior to dispensing to inpatient areas , and independently fills unit-dose carts without secondary review as appropriate.
- →Maintains, verifies, stocks, and replaces outdated medications in patient care areas and automated dispensing machines.
- →Monitors medication inventory needs in patient care areas and communicates requirements to appropriate pharmacy personnel. .
- →Inventories and replenishes emergency medication carts as required.
- →Operates and maintains complex pharmacy equipment, including unit dose prepackaging machines, automated dispensing machines, and other pharmacy technologies.
- →Inspects packaged items for accuracy and suitability prior to submitting them for final pharmacist check before distribution to Medical Center areas.
- →Ensures repackaged dosage forms are labeled according to USP and VA standards, with final review and approval by a pharmacist.
- →Maintains comprehensive repackaging records to ensure compliance with all regulatory and review standards.
- →Troubleshoots minor mechanical issues for automated systems and coordinates resolution of more significant problems with the supervisor, vendor help desk, ADPAC, or other appropriate channels.
- →Ensures all inspected areas comply with established standards for appropriate drug storage and security.
- →Demonstrates thorough understanding of requirements for USP 795, USP 797, USP 800, hazardous materials disposal, safe medication distribution, and electronic prescription processing.
- →Controlled Substances Maintains accurate electronic inventory through decrementing prescriptions, entering received inventory and transferring to automated dispensing cabinets.
- →Appropriately restocks controlled substance items in automated medication dispensing systems (AMDS) in Pharmacy and throughout the Medical Center.
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.
- ✓NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.
- ✓For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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