Pharmacy Technician - Orlando, FL

Job Title: Pharmacy TechnicianSpecialty: Pharmacy ServicesSite: Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS)Location: 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, Florida 32827 (also covers Lake Baldwin VA Clinic, Viera VA Clinic, and Daytona Beach VA Clinic as needed)Duration: 1 year contract with the possibility of four 1-year extensionsShift Schedule Day Shift: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM (various start times) Evening Shift: 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM (various start times) Night Shift: 8:30 PM – 6:30 AM (various start times) Shifts may be 4, 8, 10, or 12 hours depending on assignment; weekends and holidays included on a rotating basis PRN coverage as needed with a minimum 2-hour notice; on-call/standby duties not requiredHow Many Shifts Needed Per Month: TBD (based on coverage needs)Certifications PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) – Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – required, AND/OR NHA (National Healthcareer Association) – ExCPT Certified Pharmacy Technician – required Continuing Education (CE) for maintaining certification must be kept current at all times Credentialing and privileging per VHA Directives 1100.20 and 1100.21 – required prior to startEducation: Per VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G28 – Pharmacy Technician Qualification StandardExperience Needed: Sufficient experience to perform generalist pharmacy technician duties across outpatient, inpatient, controlled substances, and sterile compounding areasSpecial Skills Needed Proficiency in prescription assembly, filling, and dispensing using barcode scanning and VA software (VISTA) Knowledge of USP 797/800 guidelines for sterile compounding (required if assigned to sterile compounding area) Experience with automated dispensing equipment (e.g., Pyxis) and unit dose systems Knowledge of controlled substance handling, documentation, and DEA/VA guidelines Ability to perform non-sterile and sterile compounding including TPN, IV admixtures, and hazardous medications Familiarity with mail pharmacy operations (USPS, FedEx, UPS) and shipping programs Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluentlyResponsibilities Accurately interpret, fill, prepare, and package prescriptions and inpatient orders for pharmacist verification Perform prescription assembly using correct drug, strength, quantity, auxiliary labels, and prescription labels; utilize barcode scanning to verify correct medications Verify patient identification using double patient identifiers at window pick-up; interact with patients and caregivers professionally Package and ship mail-order prescriptions; call patients to arrange delivery of refrigerated medications and verify addresses Compound and/or reconstitute oral, external (non-sterile), and sterile medications per USP and VA guidelines Follow USP 797/800 guidelines for sterile compounding including IV admixtures, ophthalmic, TPN, hazardous, and PCA preparations Accurately handle, restock, document, and reconcile controlled substances per VA and DEA guidelines; report unresolvable discrepancies immediately to supervisor Perform ward/unit/area inspections to ensure proper medication storage; remove expired or deteriorated drugs from automated dispensing stations Operate and maintain automated dispensing and unit dose systems; troubleshoot minor mechanical or software issues Maintain all QA records, repackaging records, and manufacturing logs in accordance with regulatory requirements Assure drugs and supplies are stored and secured per USP and VA guidelines including high-risk, look-alike/sound-alike, hazardous, and refrigerated items Answer questions from pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel; identify basic therapeutic problems such as duplicate therapy and alert pharmacist as needed Complete all National, VISN, local, and Pharmacy mandatory training in a timely manner Comply with all VHA, Medical Center, and Pharmacy regulations, directives, policies, and procedures