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Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient Rotational

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent pharmacy technician job at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The technician covers many inpatient pharmacy tasks, including sterile IV mixing, controlled substances, and phone triage. Shifts vary and can include evenings, weekends, holidays, and some overnight work, and there are 3 vacancies.

3 vacancies

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.

Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S., and to current permanent federal employees of other agencies. Current permanent employees of the facility, including CBOC staff, should apply to announcement CBSY-13099577-27-AP instead.

What you would do

  • Compound sterile IV medications using aseptic technique.
  • Dispense and manage controlled substance inventory under federal rules.
  • Triage calls to the inpatient area and refer them to pharmacists.
  • Package and distribute unit dose medications.
  • Operate and maintain pharmacy automation equipment.
  • Train and orient employees and students on pharmacy procedures.

Do you qualify for GS-8?

With experience: You need one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade, GS-7, plus a national pharmacy technician certification. Inpatient pharmacy technician experience is preferred, and the agency also needs clear proof of knowledge in sterile compounding, controlled substances, automation, or similar areas, plus training and workflow skills.

With education: Education is not listed as a requirement. Any school you use must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

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

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT certification
  • Cover letter (accepted, may be required)
  • Written answers to the three KSAs (recommended)
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • VA disability letter if applicable
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: Your application is rated on how well you meet the qualifications, using the online questionnaire and your documents. Missing or unclear information may lead to an ineligible rating or a lower score, and your experience will be verified.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your pharmacy work with clear dates and specific duties, since the agency verifies your experience.
  • The 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job, so a full long-form CV is fine.
  • Have your PTCB or NHA certification ready, because it is a required document.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Various tours, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and some overnight assignments.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment; refusal means no job
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Acceptable ID required; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required (or approved exemption)
  • Pre-employment physical examination or evaluation
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Excepted Service job; does not confer competitive status

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
$67,855 – $88,208 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-8 · General Schedule
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
3
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Pharmacy Technician (0661)
Announcement
CBSY-13099576-27-AP

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