What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician - Dept of Veterans Affairs position at Testudo?
Required: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from PTCB 1 year hospital experience with sterile IV compounding
Highly desirable VA work environment
Up to $39.79 per hour
Valid license from any state
Testudo is seeking full time inpatient and outpatient Pharmacy Technicians to work with us in support of the VA Medical Center located at 1501 San Pedro Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of medications for inpatient and outpatient care.
- Maintain and update patient medication records in the VA system.
- Ensure accurate labeling and packaging of prescriptions.
- Manage inventory, restock supplies, and monitor medication expiration dates.
- Process medication orders and prescriptions per VA protocols.
- Operate pharmacy equipment and automated medication dispensing systems.
- Provide excellent customer service and support to veterans, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
- Comply with VA regulations, safety protocols, and HIPAA guidelines.
- Complete all required training, including ACLS, BLS, and VA-mandated courses.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Certification: Must hold a CPT Technician Certification License.
- Citizenship Status: Open to U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders.
- Experience: One year experience in hospital pharmacy with a focus on sterile IV compounding
Schedule: Pharmacy services are operational 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year. Ansible’s pharmacists are subject to varying work hours depending on staffing needs. Work hours may consist of either 8- or 12-hour tours, with a minimum of a 12-hour rest period between shifts. Weekend and holiday coverage may be needed pending staffing needs.
11 Paid Federal Holidays PTO
Medical, dental, and vision available.
401k with up to 4% match
Come help make a difference with our Veterans!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.20 - $39.79 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Hospital
- Inpatient
- JCAHO accredited facility
- Outpatient
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- hospital experience with sterile IV compounding: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- PTCB Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $40
