Pharmacy Technician – VA Facility - $956.40 Weekly Gross

Location

Orlando, FL

Pay & Health & Welfare

Pay: $18.82

Health & Welfare: $5.09

Total Compensation: $23.91

Job Description

Role: Pharmacy Technician

Core Duties:

- Assist pharmacists with preparation, packaging, labeling, and distribution of medications in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

- Accurately enter prescription and medication orders into pharmacy systems such as CPRS/VistA.

- Prepare unit-dose medications, IV admixtures, and sterile/non-sterile compounds under supervision.

- Manage medication inventory, restock automated dispensing cabinets, and monitor for expired medications.

- Provide customer service to patients and clinical staff while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

- Support outpatient dispensing workflow including prescription processing, refill management, and patient interactions.

- Maintain compliance with VA policies, Joint Commission standards, and pharmacy regulations.

- Assist with medication reconciliation and ensure accurate documentation of pharmacy activities.

Work Setting

- Setting: VA hospital and outpatient pharmacy environment

- May rotate between inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations

- May work across multiple VA sites

- Systems Used: CPRS/VistA

Schedule & Work Expectations

- Shift Lengths: Varied

- Schedule: Days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

- No on-call or standby required

- PRN/call-out coverage may be required with as little as 2 hours’ notice

Contract Length: 1 year additional 4 year extension

Minimum Experience

Minimum 1–2 years of recent pharmacy technician experience within the last 24 months.

Licenses & Credentials

- PTCB (CPhT) or NHA (ExCPT) certification required

- 1–2 years of recent pharmacy technician experience within the last 24 months

- Experience in inpatient, outpatient, or hospital pharmacy settings

- BLS (AHA) may be required depending on assignment

- Must complete VA onboarding, immunizations, credentialing, and background requirements.

Other Requirements

- Must be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

- Must demonstrate professionalism and strong communication skills.

- Must comply with VA and facility policies at all times.

Benefits

Standard benefits including paid sick leave, federal holidays, and medical/dental/vision coverage.

About Us

KPG Healthcare is a Staffing Firm that provides diverse Supplemental and Permanent Healthcare Staffing solutions to a wide range of Clients throughout the Nation. Our Services include Travel Nursing, Allied Professionals, Locum Tenens Staffing, and Physician Placements.

At KPG Healthcare, our goal is to make the highest quality and most fulfilling matches for each healthcare professional we partner with.

From our location in the Western U.S., we build relationships nationwide, ensuring our professionals can access the ideal opportunity for their backgrounds, interests and experience. Our experienced recruiters are experts in the healthcare industry, the locations we serve, and each facility’s unique culture.

Whether you want to travel, relocate or remain close to home, there is no better partner for your career, family and lifestyle goals. We operate with honesty, candor, and a genuine caring for your well-being – our goal is to exceed your expectations.