# Pharmacy Technician - On-the-Job Training

Provider: [U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA)](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/u-s-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-veterans-health-administration-vha)

- Program type: Job Training
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 61 - 90 days
- Locations: Charleston, SC
- Website: https://www.va.gov/health-care/
- Contact: SkillBridge Charleston, vhachaskillbridge@va.gov
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/u-s-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-veterans-health-administration-3vd1d6

## 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.

## 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.

## Locations

- Charleston, SC, 29401

Source: public DoD SkillBridge listings via CCC Programs. Confirm details with the provider and your chain of command.