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Pharmacy Technician - Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

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Program summary

The technician will be performing assignments such as compounding sterile products, filling controlled substance prescriptions while maintaining compliance with Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) regulations, taking medication histories and counseling patients, managing automation, managing workflow and training and orienting staff in the specialized area.

Roles & job description

Pharmacy technicians in this assignment specialize in areas such as sterile compounding, oncology, controlled substances, medication history review, clinical specialist (anticoagulation, pain, infectious diseases), clinical informatics, automation, immunizations and any other specialized area in the advancement of the profession. Pharmacy Service at the RJH VAMC has experienced a staffing shortage with a service line rate of 20% over the last three years.

Eligibility notes

Must submit one of the following with application package:· Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)or· (2) National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCP)

Additional notes

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Interview prep for this program▸
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
  • ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
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