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Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Pharmacy Technician job in the Inpatient Pharmacy at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois, part of the Veterans Health Administration. There is 1 vacancy, and the main shift runs from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Monday to Friday. The job may require travel of up to 25 percent of the time, and applicants must pass a drug test.

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.

The job is open to the public and lists U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. However, a condition of employment also says you must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

What you would do

  • Read and check prescriptions, measure medicines, and label them correctly.
  • Fill and review unit-dose medications for inpatient ward carts.
  • Prepare sterile medications, including chemotherapy drugs, after passing competency tests.
  • Restock emergency carts and track inventory needs for inpatient care areas.
  • Train pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and pharmacy residents.

Do you qualify for GS-7?

With experience: For GS-7, you need at least 1 year of experience at the GS-6 level, from federal or non-federal work. You must also show knowledge of pharmacy technician practices and skills in areas such as prescription processing, dispensing, and troubleshooting automated dispensing equipment. Prior inpatient pharmacy and compounding experience is preferred.

With education: The announcement does not list a required degree. Education counts only if it comes from a school recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education needs a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency sent with your transcript.

Licenses and certifications you need:

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

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV (the 2-page resume limit does not apply)
  • Copy of your PTCB or NHA certification
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your application, resume, and supporting documents. The VA will verify what you submit and does not assume experience. Missing information or errors can lower your rating or affect your eligibility.

Tips for this job:

  • Attach a copy of your PTCB or NHA certification, because it is required and missing it can hurt your application.
  • Describe your work experience with clear dates and specific tasks, since the VA will verify it and will not assume anything.
  • Check that your ID is REAL ID compliant, because driver's licenses that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be used for onboarding.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full time, Monday to Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Rotating weekends and holidays off tours may be assigned as needed for patient care.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with a REAL ID-compliant identification
  • Pre-employment physical exam
  • Must participate in the seasonal flu vaccination program
  • 1 or 2-year trial period

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
$61,592 – $80,007 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-7 · General Schedule
Location
Hines, Illinois
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Pharmacy Technician (0661)
Announcement
CAZP-13104453-27-JB

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