Pharmacy Technician

Description

VA CMOP Pharmacy Technician - Charleston, SC
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Employer: Federal Staffing Resources (FSR)

Support Veterans through precision and purpose.
Federal Staffing Resources (FSR) partners with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) program to ensure Veterans receive the medications they rely on. As a Pharmacy Technician , you'll play a vital role in processing and dispensing high-volume mail-order prescriptions with accuracy, safety, and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medications, and maintains related records for patients
• Prepares, packages, labels, and distributes medication doses prescribed by physician
• Maintains inventories of drugs and supplies, stocking shelves, rotating stock, and checking expiration date of pharmaceuticals
• Fills/stocks medications in various automated devices and storage locations
• Operates various types of pharmacy automation, including, but not limited to, Autofill devices; Baker Cells; Kalish cells, A-frames; repackaging equipment; electronic scales
• Read computer screens, use scanning equipment, select specific drugs/products required to fill an order by name, strength, and National Drug Code (NDC) number
• Cleans cells and performs first level preventative maintenance which includes cleaning off lights, vacuuming, and making minor adjustments to equipment
• Must be able to understand the precautions required when handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste
• Must be able to follow SOP and procedures as required.
• Must be able to understand the precautions required when handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency
• 6 months of experience (unless otherwise authorized by the respective CMOP) in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting; or be a graduate of an Academic Technician Training Educational Program.
• Must be able to understand how to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Have basic typing and PC computer skills
• Have a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Must read, understand, speak, and write English fluently under the authority of U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds when required; push or pull up to 150 pounds on a rolling cart or using a pallet jack. Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time (8-10 hours), stoop, reach upward and withstand various types of repetitive motion inherent in the various tasks to be performed.
• U.S. citizen

Why Join Federal Staffing Resources (FSR)

At Federal Staffing Resources, you'll work with purpose and precision - ensuring our nation's Veterans receive the medications they need, when they need them. We offer competitive pay, a mission-driven environment, and opportunities to serve those who have served us all.

Apply today and help us deliver care that matters.

Position Contingent upon contract award with an anticipated fall start date

Federal Staffing Resources (FSR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud partner in the Federal Government's commitment to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.