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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

Pharmacy Technician - On-the-Job Training

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
61 - 90 days
Locations
1 location in South Carolina
Job locations
South Carolina

About the program

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.

Jobs this program prepares you for

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 & prerequisites

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)

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

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