2026.02.15

What’s Veterans Health Administration like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

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I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Pharmacy Technician position at Veterans Health Administration.

Ms.Smith

What’s the job title and where is it located?

Ms.Smith

The job title is Pharmacy Technician, and it’s located in San Diego, California.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this position ranges from $79,961 to $103,945.

Dr.Job

What are the basic requirements for this job?

Ms.Smith

To qualify, you need to be a U.S. citizen and have a combination of education and experience that totals at least 100%.

Dr.Job

What kind of certification is required for this role?

Ms.Smith

You need to have an active national certification, which can be from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT).

Dr.Job

What experience is needed for the GS-8 Pharmacy Technician level?

Ms.Smith

For the GS-8 level, you need one year of experience that’s equivalent to the next lower grade level and must meet specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for that level.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith