Pharmacy Technician
SummaryPharmacy Technicians may be assigned to any area of the pharmacy including expanded distributive function assignments in inpatient pharmacy, outpatient pharmacy, IV room, medication, fluid storage areas, and patient care areas, under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Depending upon the area of administrative assignment of the incumbent, provides various support services within the pharmacy department.
Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 08/04/2023 to 08/18/2023 Salary $51,703 - $67,209 per year Pay scale & grade GS 6 Help Location1 vacancy in the following location Coatesville, PA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0661 Pharmacy Technician Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process CredentialingSuitability/Fitness Announcement number CBCT-12061820-23-SW Control number 741410500HelpThis job is open to Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees.
Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency.
Help This job is also open in another announcement to The public Veterans Help This job is also open in another announcement to The public Veterans VideosHelpDutiesVA Careers - Pharmacy:
https:
//youtube.
com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws />The Pharmacy Technician must possess the skills to perform a full range of technical pharmacy duties as well as associated administrative duties in an independent manner to support the pharmaceutical care of the Veterans.
The Pharmacy Technician will work with multiple professions within the medical center to assure patient and customer medication needs are met.
The processing and filling of outpatient prescriptions for scheduled and no-scheduled federal legend drugs and medical devices, over the counter items, and medical supplies.
Obtains the proper medication or material in the proper strength and dosage form; determines proper amount and counts, pours, or measures the medications and affixes proper label for final check by a pharmacist.
The preparation and distribution of inpatient unit dose medications, word stock items, and intravenous admixtures.
The pharmacy technician is responsible for maintenance and cleaning of pharmacy automated equipment.
The operation, maintenance, re-stocking and troubleshooting of automated dispensing equipment.
The preparation and maintenance of various logs, records, and reports.
Compounds external medication non-sterile to be checked by a pharmacist.
This includes calculating and converting to proper weights and measures the amount of drug or solution to be used.
Maintains IV competency and prepares IV solutions sterile product with review by a pharmacist.
Answers questions from pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel regarding drug distribution.
Identifies basic therapeutic problems such as duplicate therapy with drugs in the same class and alert the pharmacist to the possible need for clinical intervention.
Physical requirements include but are not limited to, reaching overhead to stock shelves or obtain stock from storage, standing for a prolonged period, the ability to lift 40 pounds the approximate weight of a case of IV fluid and pushing a medication cart containing trays for inpatient care exchange approximate weight of 60 pounds .
Maintains training requirements for operation of a government owned vehicle for service to capital letter CBOC's such as transport of medications, conduct word inspections, equipment needs.
Assists in total quality improvement activities by participating in Medical Center and service process assessment and action teams and continually seeks to improve service.
Conducts monthly ward inspections of patient care areas.
Maintains, verifies, stocks, and replaces outdates in assigned areas.
Assists in other patient care areas as deemed necessary to maintain the consistency of overall pharmacy services.
Work Schedule:
8:
00am - 4:
30pm Occasional nights, holiday and weekends Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Help Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.
S.
Citizen to apply for this job.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.
Qualifications 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.
Basic Requirements United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Education or Experience.
A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience.
Certification.
Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at grades GS-6 and above May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade DeterminationsPreferred
Experience:
Hospital experience preferred.
References:
VA Handbook 5005/15; Part II, Appendix G28.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06.
Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Education IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
You can verify your education here:
http:
//ope.
ed.
gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit:
http:
//www.
ed.
gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.
html.
/>Additional information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.
e.
, medical, religious or pregnancy).
VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations.
If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Read more Benefits Help A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.
WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, resume, C.
V.
, and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.
g.
, on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Recommended Skills Customer Service Maintain Patient Confidentiality Verify Insurance Coverage Filling Prescriptions Unit Dose Medications Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 08/04/2023 to 08/18/2023 Salary $51,703 - $67,209 per year Pay scale & grade GS 6 Help Location1 vacancy in the following location Coatesville, PA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0661 Pharmacy Technician Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process CredentialingSuitability/Fitness Announcement number CBCT-12061820-23-SW Control number 741410500HelpThis job is open to Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees.
Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency.
Help This job is also open in another announcement to The public Veterans Help This job is also open in another announcement to The public Veterans VideosHelpDutiesVA Careers - Pharmacy:
https:
//youtube.
com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws />The Pharmacy Technician must possess the skills to perform a full range of technical pharmacy duties as well as associated administrative duties in an independent manner to support the pharmaceutical care of the Veterans.
The Pharmacy Technician will work with multiple professions within the medical center to assure patient and customer medication needs are met.
The processing and filling of outpatient prescriptions for scheduled and no-scheduled federal legend drugs and medical devices, over the counter items, and medical supplies.
Obtains the proper medication or material in the proper strength and dosage form; determines proper amount and counts, pours, or measures the medications and affixes proper label for final check by a pharmacist.
The preparation and distribution of inpatient unit dose medications, word stock items, and intravenous admixtures.
The pharmacy technician is responsible for maintenance and cleaning of pharmacy automated equipment.
The operation, maintenance, re-stocking and troubleshooting of automated dispensing equipment.
The preparation and maintenance of various logs, records, and reports.
Compounds external medication non-sterile to be checked by a pharmacist.
This includes calculating and converting to proper weights and measures the amount of drug or solution to be used.
Maintains IV competency and prepares IV solutions sterile product with review by a pharmacist.
Answers questions from pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel regarding drug distribution.
Identifies basic therapeutic problems such as duplicate therapy with drugs in the same class and alert the pharmacist to the possible need for clinical intervention.
Physical requirements include but are not limited to, reaching overhead to stock shelves or obtain stock from storage, standing for a prolonged period, the ability to lift 40 pounds the approximate weight of a case of IV fluid and pushing a medication cart containing trays for inpatient care exchange approximate weight of 60 pounds .
Maintains training requirements for operation of a government owned vehicle for service to capital letter CBOC's such as transport of medications, conduct word inspections, equipment needs.
Assists in total quality improvement activities by participating in Medical Center and service process assessment and action teams and continually seeks to improve service.
Conducts monthly ward inspections of patient care areas.
Maintains, verifies, stocks, and replaces outdates in assigned areas.
Assists in other patient care areas as deemed necessary to maintain the consistency of overall pharmacy services.
Work Schedule:
8:
00am - 4:
30pm Occasional nights, holiday and weekends Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Help Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.
S.
Citizen to apply for this job.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.
Qualifications 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.
Basic Requirements United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Education or Experience.
A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience.
Certification.
Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at grades GS-6 and above May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade DeterminationsPreferred
Experience:
Hospital experience preferred.
References:
VA Handbook 5005/15; Part II, Appendix G28.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06.
Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Education IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
You can verify your education here:
http:
//ope.
ed.
gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit:
http:
//www.
ed.
gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.
html.
/>Additional information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.
e.
, medical, religious or pregnancy).
VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations.
If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Read more Benefits Help A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.
WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, resume, C.
V.
, and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.
g.
, on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Recommended Skills Customer Service Maintain Patient Confidentiality Verify Insurance Coverage Filling Prescriptions Unit Dose Medications Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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