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Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient/Outpatient)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a pharmacy technician job at the Oscar G Johnson VA Healthcare System in Iron Mountain, Michigan, run by the Veterans Health Administration. It is for a nationally certified technician who works on their own using independent judgment and can train lower-level technicians. The job includes rotating shifts with holidays and weekends, and it is a permanent full-time position with 1 vacancy.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

You must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. The agency clarified that the job is open to current permanent VA employees and all U.S. citizens.

What you would do

  • Fill and prepare prescriptions for pharmacist verification
  • Compound non-sterile oral and external medications and check the final product
  • Store and secure drugs and supplies following USP and VA guidelines
  • Operate automated dispensing equipment and report malfunctions to supervisors
  • Answer drug distribution questions from pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff
  • Train and orient new technicians, interns, and students

Do you qualify for GS-7?

With experience: To qualify at the GS-07 level, you need at least 1 year of experience equivalent to GS-06, in federal or non-federal work. The job is above the full performance level, so you should show skills such as training technicians, troubleshooting automated dispensing equipment, and working with independent judgment.

With education: No education is required. If you use education to qualify, only degrees and coursework from accredited schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education count.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Active national certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from PTCB
  • Active national certification as a Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT) from NHA

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Copy of your PTCB or ExCPT certification
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • VA disability letter if it applies to you
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may affect your rating or consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Attach a copy of your PTCB or ExCPT certification, since the announcement says it must be provided.
  • The 2-page resume limit does not apply here, but list exact dates and duties clearly because claims are verified.
  • Submit the full application package, including documents, by 11:59 PM ET on 11/06/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, with rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.

Incentives and relocation: None. Recruitment or relocation sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Pre-employment drug test (urinalysis)
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • REAL ID-compliant identification required for onboarding
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$54,098 – $70,329 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-7 · General Schedule
Location
Iron Mountain, Michigan
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Pharmacy Technician (0661)
Announcement
CAZP-13106207-27-KME

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