Pharmacy Technician

Veterans Health Administration • Tulsa, OK

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System is recruiting for five Pharmacy Technician positions at the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center in Tulsa. These positions are above the full performance level and involve working autonomously with independent judgment and minimal oversight. Pharmacy technicians mentor and train junior technicians, support specialized pharmacy services, work in different pharmacy locations—including contact centers and other non-traditional locations—and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

The positions are full-time with variable shifts. Day shifts run Sunday through Saturday, either 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Night shifts run Monday through Thursday, 8:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., or Friday through Sunday, 8:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m. Compressed or flexible scheduling is available. Telework is not available, and the positions are not virtual. This is an open continuous announcement through December 31, 2026; qualified applicants will be considered and referred until all vacancies are filled.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, subject to the stated statutory exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7 grade determination).
• For positions above the full performance level, an active national certification: PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT).
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacy technician principles, practices, concepts, and theories sufficient for sound independent work.
• Knowledge of computerized prescription processes and entry of prescriptions and medication orders or electronic equivalents.
• Ability to resolve pharmacy and medication issues with healthcare team members, Veterans, and external customers.
• Ability to train developmental pharmacy technicians and students.
• Ability to dispense medications or sterile products in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated dispensing equipment or technology platforms and databases.
• Meet applicable background/security investigation, drug screening, influenza vaccination, identification, onboarding, and trial-period conditions of employment.
• Moderate to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling; occasional lifting of items up to 30 pounds; average agility and dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Apply pharmacy technician principles, practices, concepts, and theories to perform duties independently and exercise sound technical judgment.
• Manage computerized prescription processes, including entering prescriptions and medication orders or their electronic equivalents.
• Resolve pharmacy- and medication-related issues in collaboration with healthcare team members, Veterans, and external customers.
• Train and mentor developmental pharmacy technicians and students to support competency development and safe pharmacy practices.
• Dispense medications and sterile products in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure safe and accurate distribution.
• Troubleshoot automated dispensing equipment, pharmacy technology platforms, and databases.
• Assist advanced or specialized pharmacy technicians and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Work as a staff pharmacy technician in various pharmacy locations, including pharmacy contact centers and other non-traditional locations.

Benefits

• 37–50 days of annual paid time off, including 13–26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, in connection with birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
• Eligible full-time employees may qualify for a childcare subsidy after 60 days of employment, subject to family income, eligible-child, and monthly-maximum limits.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and a federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed