Job description
Certified Pharmacy Technician – Remote
Department of Veterans Affairs – Meds by Mail Program
Company: Cetechs
Position: Certified Pharmacy Technician
Work Location: Remote – Geographic Restrictions Apply
Anticipated Start Date: October 29, 2026
Position Summary
Cetechs is seeking Certified Pharmacy Technicians to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Meds by Mail (MbM) pharmacy program.
In this remote position, Pharmacy Technicians will support prescription processing, prescription data entry, pharmacy call center activities, patient communications, and related pharmacy administrative functions.
Work will be performed remotely using Government-furnished equipment and secure VA connectivity.
Current VA Meds by Mail Pharmacy Technicians are encouraged to apply.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Location Requirement
Although this position is remote, applicants must live within 50 miles of one of the following locations:
Cheyenne, WY
Dublin, GA
Chelmsford, MA
Hines, IL
Lancaster, TX
Ladson, SC
Shawnee, KS
Murfreesboro, TN
Tucson, AZ
This geographic requirement is established by the VA contract.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Certified Pharmacy Technician will:
Process prescription orders and perform prescription data entry
Review and process external prescriptions
Provide pharmacy-related call center triage
Perform pharmacy clerical and administrative functions
Communicate therapeutic change requests to provider offices
Communicate with patients and caregivers regarding medication use within the Pharmacy Technician's authorized scope
Accurately enter and maintain information in pharmacy information systems
Follow VA policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Protect patient information and comply with HIPAA, privacy, and information-security requirements
Complete required VA orientation, training, and competency assessments
Maintain all required certifications and credentials
Perform all duties within the scope of Pharmacy Technician certification and applicable law
All prescription entries are verified by a supervising VA pharmacist. Pharmacy Technicians do not make independent clinical decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
Current Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification OR National Healthcareer Association (NHA) pharmacy technician certification
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read, understand, speak, and write English fluently
Strong computer and data-entry skills
Ability to navigate pharmacy information systems and accurately complete electronic documentation
Ability to successfully complete required VA credentialing and onboarding
Ability to successfully complete required background investigation
Ability to meet the geographic residency requirement
These are the Pharmacy Technician minimum qualifications established in the VA PWS.
VA Credentialing & Onboarding
Selected candidates must successfully complete all required VA credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements before beginning work.
Requirements include:
Verification of current PTCB or NHA certification
VetPro credentialing
Background investigation
VA orientation and mandatory training
Initial and annual competency assessments
SOP training
Signed VA Rules of Behavior
HHS OIG exclusion verification
No employee may begin providing services until applicable onboarding requirements have been completed.
Work Schedule
Pharmacy Technicians will work during VA Meds by Mail-designated operational hours.
Candidates should understand that:
An 8-hour workday is not guaranteed
A 40-hour workweek is not guaranteed
Overtime is not authorized under the contract
Federal holidays may be designated as workdays based on VA mission requirements
Remote Work Requirements
The VA will provide required Government-furnished equipment, including applicable computer hardware, software, and PIV credentials required to access VA systems.
Employees must maintain an appropriate remote workspace and comply with all VA cybersecurity, privacy, HIPAA, and information-security requirements.
About Cetechs
Cetechs is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing professional staffing and support services to federal government customers.
We are seeking dependable, qualified Pharmacy Technicians who are committed to providing high-quality support to the Department of Veterans Affairs and the beneficiaries served by the Meds by Mail program.
This position is contingent upon contract award and successful completion of all required Government credentialing, background, training, and onboarding requirements.
Cetechs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.