Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient)

About the opportunity

The Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient) position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration at the Loma Linda VAMC in the Pharmacy Service. The Pharmacy Technician at the GS-07 grade is expected to work independently, mentor and train other pharmacy technicians, stock, deliver, maintain inventory, drug packaging, dispensing, and sterile compounding all while providing optimal care and timely service. Duties include accurately interpreting and preparing prescriptions, maintaining clean work areas, ensuring drugs and supplies are properly stored according to USP and VA guidelines, performing sterile compounding including hazardous drugs, utilizing automated dispensing equipment, performing monthly inspections, compounding or reconstituting non-sterile oral or external medications, answering questions regarding drug distribution, and assisting in the training of new staff, interns, and students.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases (Stated salary: $72,849 per year)
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
• Credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Child Care Subsidy: Eligible full-time employees with a family income below $144,000 may receive a subsidy up to 25% of eligible childcare costs up to $416.66 monthly after 60 days of employment
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting and a federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA matching contributions
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs

Who can apply?

• Must be a United States citizen (non-citizens may only be appointed if it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens)
• Must possess one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06)
• Must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT)
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English
• Must register with the Selective Service if male born after 12/31/1959
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and drug screening

Required documents

• Cover Letter
• DD-214 or Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Long-form resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Other supporting document (e.g., Professional Certification, Transcript)

When to apply

• Date Posted: 2026-09-04
• Application Closing Date: 2026-09-11 at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Create a USAJOBS account or log in to an existing account
• Prepare and upload your USAJOBS resume and required supporting documents
• Complete the online occupational questionnaire via USA Staffing
• Submit your complete application package before the closing date of September 11, 2026

Additional information

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• Selected applicants will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period.
• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
• Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer.