WDVA Pharmacy Technician, Full-Time, Permanent, Washington Veterans Home
State of Washington
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Pharmacy Technician
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Department of Defense
Location
Washington
Salary
$67,024 - $87,128
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 22, 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 military medical center, where you'll handle prescriptions by reviewing them, entering details into computer systems, clarifying issues with doctors or pharmacists, and assisting patients with medication pickup and basic instructions.
It's a good fit for someone with entry-level experience in pharmacies or related education, who is detail-oriented, comfortable with customer service, and able to lift moderate weights. U.S.
citizens interested in federal government work in healthcare will find this role rewarding.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience in pharmacy tasks like reviewing prescriptions, using computer systems, determining dosages, assisting customers, and providing basic medication instructions
- OR 9 semester hours of graduate-level education in a related field such as Pharmacology
- OR a combination of education and experience equaling at least 100% of the requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to perform heavy lifting up to 44 lbs
- Knowledge of general pharmaceutical principles and standard operating procedures
- Clear communication skills to coordinate with prescribers and pharmacists on issues like dosing or interactions
Full Job Description
About the Position: This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma Washington.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education/ and or 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 performing two or more of following; receiving and reviewing prescriptions using pharmacy computer systems, determine type of substance, strength or dosage and quantity to be dispensed, enter prescriptions into computer system, assist customers in medication pick up or drop off, and provide basic instruction to patients on use of medication.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
OR Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Pharmacology.
OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9.
Add the two percentages. Major Duties:
- Receive and review prescriptions, using knowledge of general principles of pharmaceutical practices.
- Determine type of substance, strength, dosage, and quantity to be dispensed in accordance with accepted practice and pharmacy standard operating procedures
- Coordinate with prescriber or pharmacist to clarify issues or problems with dosing, interactions, or instructions.
- Attend the dispensing window for pick up.
- Heavy lifting up to 44 lbs may be required.
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