Pharmacy Technician (1 Inpatient, 1 Outpatient Based) - Local

Pharmacy Technician

We are seeking Pharmacy Technicians to support the inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations at the VA Health Care System. This role requires assisting pharmacists with dispensing medications, managing inventory, processing prescriptions, and ensuring compliance with VA regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications.
• Process inpatient and outpatient prescription orders following VA protocols.
• Manage medication inventory, including stocking, ordering, and verifying expiration dates.
• Operate pharmacy automation systems and electronic medical records (VISTA/CPRS).
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for controlled substances.
• Provide medication education and support to patients under pharmacist supervision.
• Comply with all VA regulations and safety protocols.

Compensation Details:

• Hourly Pay Rate (Taxable): $28.84/hour
• Overtime Pay Rate (Taxable): $43.26/hour
• Weekly Fringe Benefits (Non-Taxable): $197.20 ($4.93/hour)
• Total Weekly Gross Package: $1,350.80

Requirements:

• Licensure/Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with an active license.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of pharmacy technician experience (VA experience preferred).
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with VISTA/CPRS electronic medical records.
• Experience working in an inpatient or outpatient pharmacy setting.
• Other Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card Holder.

Schedule: 40-hour workweek with 8-hour shifts, including day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday rotations as needed.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage
• Medical Coverage: Multiple nationwide and regional options, including HMO, PPO, and HDHP plans, with access to 24/7 telemedicine and wellness programs.
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Preventive, basic, and major dental services, plus vision exams, frames, and contact lenses.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for healthcare expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, legal consultations, and work-life balance.
• Dependent Care (FSA): Tax-advantaged account that allows employees to use pre-tax funds to pay for qualified dependent care expenses.
• Financial Wellbeing 401k SCA Health & Welfare (H&W): $4.93/hour if benefits are not offered.
• Financial Coaching: Budgeting tools and financial planning support.
• Commuter Benefits & Adoption Assistance: Savings on mass transit and reimbursement for eligible adoption expenses.
• Work-Life Balance & Professional Growth Paid Time Off & Parental Leave. Training & Development: Access to on-demand courses and professional growth programs.
• Additional Perks MarketPlace™ Perks at Work: Discounts on fitness, nutrition, travel, and childcare.
• Community Online Academy: Free wellness and professional development courses.