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Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient Rotational
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Minneapolis, MN $61K – $80K Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Pharmacy Technician ISFJ HealthcareTradesTransportation
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The Outpatient Rotational Pharmacy Technician is a highly trained technician responsible for a variety of functions in the outpatient pharmacy. These include dispensing/distribution of medications/supplies/related products, operation of various technologies/automation, entering patient chart notes, and other technical functions under the supervision of a pharmacist.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent is responsible for delivering excellent customer service and will use appropriate judgment and skills to complete technical functions.
- →This role provides cross coverage in multiple areas.
- →FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: Primary duties include, but are not limited to: Maintains competence in all operational aspects of outpatient pharmacy distribution services and assists with the dispensing and distribution functions of technician staff in the central outpatient pharmacy area and remains proficient in each role.
- →Provides cross-coverage for the Lead Controlled Substance Technician.
- →Fills controlled substance prescriptions, completes record keeping and maintains accuracy of inventory.
- →Reports any unusual occurrence or confirmed prescription or filling discrepancy to a supervisor.
- →Assists with technical functions that support Outpatient Clinical Pharmacists Performs various report processing, handles CMOP rejects and other CMOP-related problems including but not limited to: Internet Refills Not Processed, Bad Address Rejects, Canceling/Stopping CMOP orders, and other duties as assigned.
- →Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot when automated equipment malfunctions.
- →Requests service and assistance from the supporting vendor.
- →Assists with restocking medications and conducts regular physical inventory of medications/supplies to ensure necessary stock levels are maintained.
- →Communicates with procurement staff regarding any identified issues.
- →Works and communicates effectively with others while remaining courteous, tactful, and understanding when interacting with others, even in potentially difficult/volatile situations.
- →Assists the Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Supervisor in the implementation of all Pharmacy Service policies and procedures while assuring compliance with applicable standards (for example, Drug Enforcement Administration, Joint Commission, Office of the Inspector General, etc.) and VA handbooks and directives.
- →Assists the Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Supervisor with all necessary pharmacy technician orientation and training occurs associated with the central outpatient pharmacy area.
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.
- ✓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.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
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