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Pharmacy Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 57 days ago
On-site Saint Cloud, MN $62K – $81K Apply by Aug 17, 2026 Pharmacy Technician ISFJ TradesTransportation
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The primary assignments for this position are in the Outpatient Pharmacy, but the incumbent will also assist in other Pharmacy areas, such as the Inpatient Pharmacy and with controlled substance activities as needed. Pharmacy Technicians at this level are expected to accomplish all duties related to stocking, delivery, inventory, inspection, assembling ward orders, prescription assembly, controlled substance distribution, unit-dose drug packaging, dispensing, and distribution.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: General Pharmacy Duties: Accurately interprets, fills and prepares prescriptions with appropriate medications and/or medical supplies for Pharmacist verification.
- →Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition by assuring that all stock and equipment are in assigned places and all shelves and counters are free of dust and debris.
- →Assures drugs and supplies are appropriately stored and secured according to USP and VA guidelines, including the storage of high-risk, look-alike/sound-alike, hazardous, controlled substances, corrosive chemical, flammable liquids and refrigerated items.
- →Receives, checks, rotates and places in stock all items received from Pharmacy procurement section and identifies and reconciles any discrepancies to assure correct items have been received.
- →Utilizes automated dispensing equipment available to the Pharmacy staff following all safety and QA procedures.
- →Reports automation malfunctions timely to the supervisor, as appropriate.
- →Records expiration dates in the automated prescription dispensing system upon receipt.
- →Performs monthly inspections of assigned areas to ensure proper storage of medications and soon-to-be-expired drugs are removed.
- →Completes inspection reports in compliance with regulatory compliance.
- →Answers questions from Pharmacy and non-Pharmacy personnel regarding drug distribution.
- →Identifies basic therapeutic problems, such as duplicate therapy with drugs in the same class, and alerts the Pharmacist to the possible need for clinical intervention.
- →Assists in training and orientation of new staff Technicians, interns and students.
- →Assumes an active role in the overall Pharmacy training program consisting of students, externs, interns, residents and professional and non-professional staff members.
- →Outpatient Pharmacy Activities: Assembles prescriptions properly with the correct drug, strength, quantity, auxiliary labels, prescription labels, and correct batching labels for window dispensing, mail delivery, or internal delivery to inpatient wards and other clinics within 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.
- ✓NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.
- ✓For more information, refer to Required Documents below 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.
Personality Fit
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