Certified Pharmacy Technician – Remote

October 21, 2026

Certified Pharmacy Technician – Remote

Department of Veterans Affairs – Meds by Mail Program Position Summary

Euola 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.

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

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

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