Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Community Based Outpatient Clinic)
Veterans Health Administration
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Pharmacy Technician
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Department of Defense
Location
California
Salary
$51,871 - $67,432
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 26, 2026
GS-5 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a pharmacy technician at a naval medical center in San Diego, where you'll prepare and dispense medications, manage orders using computer systems, and answer basic questions about drug use and safety.
It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in pharmacies who enjoys helping in a military healthcare setting and can handle detailed tasks accurately. U.S.
citizenship is required, and a pharmacy technician license is highly recommended.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience preparing medications for dispensing and using pharmacy computer systems to process prescriptions
- Pharmacy Technician License (highly preferred)
- Ability to determine medication type, strength, dosage, and quantity for prescriptions
- Skills in packaging, labeling, storing, and disposing of pharmaceuticals safely
- Proficiency in processing medication orders via computerized entry and reviewing for regulatory compliance
- Capability to answer routine questions on medication use, dosage, interactions, and side effects
- U.S. Citizenship
Full Job Description
About the Position: This position is located at Naval Medical Center with the Directorate of Clinical Support, Pharmacy Division in San Diego, California. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing medications for dispensing; and utilizing pharmacy-based computer systems to process prescriptions and medication orders.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Pharmacy Technician License is HIGHLY PREFERRED.
Major Duties:
- Determine type of substance, strength, dosage, and quantity of medication prescription to be dispensed.
- Package and label medications ensuring proper handling, storage, and accountability.
- Assure the safe handling, preparation, storage, and disposal of various pharmaceutical drugs.
- Process medication orders by using computerized order entry.
- Review orders for compliance with regulatory processes.
- Answer routine questions concerning proper use, dosage, administration, drug interaction, and side effects of medications.
- Clarify questionable orders with ordering medical provider.
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