About the opportunity
The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician will be assigned to various areas of the outpatient pharmacy, including the vault, clinics, and medication rooms. Responsibilities include maintaining competence in pharmacy operations, operating specialized equipment like robotic automation (ScriptPro), troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring the accuracy of prescription filling. The technician will also triage calls in the pharmacy call center, assist veterans with tele-pharmacy applications, conduct quality assurance inspections, and mentor developmental pharmacy technicians. This position requires extensive knowledge of pharmacy policies, procedures, and federal regulations to ensure safe medication distribution and information security.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary range of $55,240 – $71,814 per annum
- Full-time employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Opportunity to work in a Tertiary Care Level I VA Health Care System
- Access to comprehensive federal employee benefits
Who can apply?
- Must be a United States citizen
- Must be proficient in spoken and written English
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Subject to a background and security investigation
- Must meet qualification standards for the GS-07 grade level, including one year of experience equivalent to the GS-06 level
- Must hold active national certification (PTCB/CPhT or NHA/ExCPT) for positions above the full performance level
Required documents
- License
- Resume (Standard Clinical Resume Document recommended)
- SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action, if applicable)
- Transcript (if using education to qualify)
- DD-214 or Statement of Service (if applicable)
- Disability Letter (if applicable)
- Cover Letter (optional)
- KSA responses (highly recommended)
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on September 8, 2026
How to apply
- Create or log in to a USAJOBS account
- Complete the online occupational questionnaire
- Upload all required documentation, including the standard Clinical Resume Document
- Submit the application package through the USAJOBS portal before the deadline
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 for all VHA health care personnel.
- Selected candidates must serve a 1 or 2-year trial period.
- The position is not virtual and telework is not available.
- This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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…
- Pharmacy technicians holding active PTCB or NHA national certifications.
- Professionals experienced in outpatient pharmacy operations and robotic dispensing equipment.
- Candidates interested in a full-time, stable role within a Tertiary Care Level I VA facility.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is strictly an on-site position with no telework options available.
- Selected candidates must serve a 1 or 2-year trial period.
- The role requires passing a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
- Mandatory participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is a great fit for a pharmacy technician looking to leverage their skills in a high-volume, clinical environment. It offers the stability of federal employment and access to comprehensive benefits, serving as a solid foundation for those seeking to build a career within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Our take
Certified pharmacy technicians seeking a stable, on-site clinical role should consider this position; those requiring remote flexibility or non-clinical environments will not find this a good match.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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