About the opportunity
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking an advanced Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations. The role involves processing and preparing prescriptions, performing sterile and non-sterile compounding, managing controlled substances, and maintaining pharmacy automation systems. The incumbent will conduct technical reviews of medication orders, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide customer service to patients and healthcare staff. This position requires technical expertise in pharmacy principles and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, with rotating weekends, holidays, and the possibility of evening shifts.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary with regular increases
- 37-50 days of annual paid time off (13-26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
- Federal 401K with up to 5% employer contribution
- Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment)
- Child care subsidy for eligible employees after 60 days of employment
- Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military experience
Who can apply?
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must be proficient in spoken and written English
- Must pass a national certification exam and hold active certification (PTCB/CPhT or NHA/ExCPT) for positions above the full performance level
- Must meet specialized experience requirements equivalent to the GS-06 grade level
- Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Subject to background/security investigation and pre-employment drug screening
Required documents
- Long-form resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Transcript (if using education to qualify)
- Professional Certification (e.g., CPhT)
- SF-50 (for current/former Federal employees)
- DD-214 or Statement of Service (if applicable)
- Disability Letter (VA, if applicable)
- Cover Letter (optional)
- License (if applicable)
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 2026-09-21
How to apply
- Create or log in to a USAJOBS account
- Complete the full online questionnaire
- Upload all required documentation
- Submit the application package via the USAJOBS portal
Additional information
- This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment.
- Selected applicants must serve a 1 or 2-year trial period.
- Recruitment/relocation incentives and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) are not authorized.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Nationally certified pharmacy technicians (PTCB/CPhT or NHA/ExCPT) for higher levels.
- Professionals with specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level.
- U.S. citizens proficient in spoken and written English.
- Individuals comfortable working rotating weekends, holidays, and evening shifts.
What should you think carefully about?
- Recruitment and relocation incentives, as well as Permanent Change of Station (PCS), are not authorized.
- Selected applicants must serve a mandatory one or two-year trial period.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a strong opportunity for a pharmacy technician to gain experience in both inpatient and outpatient operations within a fast-paced clinical environment, offering a traditional federal pension and parental leave.
Our take
Certified pharmacy technicians seeking a stable federal role in San Antonio with strong benefits should apply, while those unable to meet the mandatory vaccination requirements may find it less suitable.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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