Pharmacy Technician

Summary This position is for a certified pharmacy technician above the full performance level GS-7 at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Healthcare System. Pharmacy technicians at this grade level are nationally certified by PTCB or ExCPT and can work autonomously, using independent judgement to perform a full range of duties. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria. Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. Clarification from the agency NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. This job is open to current permanent Department of Veteran Affairs employees, current permanent Federal Employees of other agencies and all US Citizens Duties Major Duties of the Inpatient/Outpatient Pharmacy Technician : Accurately interprets, fills, and prepares prescriptions with appropriate medications and or medical supplies for pharmacist verification. Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition by assuring that all stock and equipment are in assigned places and all shelves and counters are free of dust and debris in order to create optional work areas. Assures drugs and supplies are appropriately stored and secured according to USP and VA guidelines. Receives, checks, rotates, and places in stock all items received from pharmacy procurement section and identifies and reconciles any discrepancies to assure correct items have been received. Utilizes automation dispensing equipment available to the pharmacy staff following all safety and QA procedures. Records expiration dates in the automatic prescription dispensing system upon receipt. Perform monthly inspections to assigned areas to ensure proper storage of medications and soon to expired drugs are removed. Compounds and/or reconstitutes oral or external medications (non-sterile). 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 alerts the pharmacist to the possible need for clinical intervention. Assists in training and orientation of new staff technicians, interns, and students. Performs duties of all lower grade technicians as needed. Assists higher level technicians as needed. Participate in performance improvement initiatives for pharmacy. Maintains national certification with PTCB or ExCPT Complies with all VHA, Medical Center, and Pharmacy regulations, directives, policies, and procedures. May be assigned to work in other areas of pharmacy service as deemed necessary by the Chief, Pharmacy Service or Supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned Inpatient Pharmacy Activities (when assigned) : Provides support in the absence of the controlled substance technician Provides support in the absence of the Sterile Product Compounding technician. Unit Dose Medication Management Automatic Replenishment/Ward Stock Outpatient Pharmacy Activities (when assigned): Prescription Assembly Window Pick-Up Mail Packaging Work Schedule : Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework : Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement # : 08421F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives : Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized 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 Regi…

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