Pharmacy Technician
Veterans Health Administration is hiring for the position of Pharmacy Technician in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. It is listed as a full-time position.
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Veterans Health Administration is hiring for the position of Pharmacy Technician in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. It is listed as a full-time position.
Reading the advert, the employer asks for English language skills.
The advert names procurement as a skill for this role.
The listing gives the pay as $66,204 - $86,070 per year.
Benefits mentioned in the advert: pension or retirement plan, paid time off, parental leave, bonus and relocation support.
The advert does not mention visa sponsorship. If you would move to United States for this job, check the official work permit route first (DGJ Insight lists it where we have it).
Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 4, 2026; applications close on Nov 8, 2026.
- Employer
- Veterans Health Administration
- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
- Pay
- $66,204 - $86,070 per year
- Languages asked
- English
- Found
- Nov 4, 2026 on USAJobs
- Closes
- Nov 8, 2026
- Employer text
- 644 words, about 3 min to read
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This job's listed pay is 12% below the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
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About the role
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Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
01Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
02Certification
Must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer association (NHA). English Language Proficiency. Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d) Physical Requirements.
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Grade Determinations: GS-09 Experience: One year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the lower grade level, GS-07. GS-09 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition, you must demonstrate the following technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed below.
Expert knowledge serving as a key resource advising others in their particular specialty area or section of the pharmacy (such as procurement, sterile compounding (USP compounding standards), controlled substances DEA, automation, clinical pharmacy, lead tech, contact center, etc.). Skill in analyzing data for self-driven (independent) performance improvement projects, workload analysis and statistical reports. Skill in solving problems and implementing corrective actions to maximize outcomes in their program area.
Ability to maintain special accreditations and prepare for national reviews/inspections (e.g., The Joint Commission, Inspector General, American Society of Health System Pharmacists®, controlled substance inspections). Ability to develop training programs and material for orientation, competency development and educational needs for regulatory requirements within the specialized pharmacy program area.
References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/159 PART II APPENDIX G28 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-9 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as a key resource advising others in their specialty area or section of the pharmacy (such as procurement, sterile compounding (USP compounding standards), controlled substances DEA, automation, clinical pharmacy, lead tech, contact center, Care in the Community (CITC), etc.).
Analyzes data for self-driven (independent) performance improvement projects, workload analysis, and statistical reports. Solves problems and implements corrective actions to maximize outcomes in their program area. Maintains special accreditations and prepares for national reviews/inspections (e.g., The Joint Commission, Inspector General, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists®, controlled substance inspections).
Develops training programs and materials for orientation, competency development, and educational needs for regulatory requirements within the specialized pharmacy program area. Work Schedule: Schedule varies on duties of the day. 730-400 M-F, 8-430 M-F Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-hoc situational telework available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD59147A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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