📋 Job Description
**Overview**
The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a dedicated Pharmacy Technician (GS-06) to join our team in Hines, Illinois. This full-performance position offers the opportunity to directly serve Veterans by supporting critical pharmacy operations in a healthcare environment. You'll work with automated dispensing systems and collaborate with pharmacists to ensure safe medication delivery.
**Responsibilities**
• Process and fill prescription orders using automated pharmacy systems
• Dispense and deliver medications to hospital floors and patients
• Prepare sterile pharmaceutical products when required
• Manage medication inventory including stocking supplies and identifying reorder needs
• Monitor and remove expired medications from inventory
• Provide technical customer service to Veterans regarding prescription inquiries
• Handle phone calls and direct questions to appropriate pharmacy personnel
• Assist with basic inventory management and stock organization
**Requirements**
• U.S. citizenship required
• One year of experience equivalent to GS-05 level OR qualifying education
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state pharmacy regulations
• Understanding of medication preparation, storage, and distribution protocols
• Experience with pharmacy information systems and dispensing equipment
• Strong communication skills for patient and staff interactions
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift 50+ pounds, and perform repetitive hand/finger movements
• Capability to walk extensively, bend, stoop, and operate various pharmacy equipment
Education and experience combinations totaling 100% qualification accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated by approved credential evaluation services.
🕐 Schedule
Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM (full-time)
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