Pharmacy Technician

Summary This position is located within the Veterans Affairs Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). Incumbent is a highly skilled technician and works under minimal supervision by the assigned Supervisor. This position requires the candidate to be certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcare Association and to maintain their national Pharmacy Technician Certification. 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. Clarification from the agency This job is open to US Citizens NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. *****Please note this announcement will close after the first 25 applicants**** Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Pharmacy Technician: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Pharmacy-Technician-Career-Flyer.pdf Major duties include, but are not limited to: (1) Performs functions in various areas of production to include, but not limited to automated dispensing, labeling, bulk, replenishment, refrigeration, controlled substances, hazardous drugs, receiving, manifesting, and/or packing. (2) Performs substantially in repacking bulk pharmaceuticals, tablets, capsules, etc., into specified quantities and into various sized containers. These operations consist of taking pharmaceuticals from bulk stock containers, filling smaller containers with appropriate quantity, and applying appropriate patient labels. (3) Utilizes skill in operation of pharmacy tablet/capsule counting and labeling machines.(4) Replenishes pharmacy stock in automated pharmacy equipment, utilizing the computer software and/or inventory system. Rotates stock using FIFO (First-In, First-Out) or shortest life-into-production (SLIP), as appropriate and checks unusual conditions, such as discoloration or damage, referring such information to a Supervisor or Lead Pharmacy Technician. (5) May certify receipt of medication and supplies into stock and conducts verification against shipping documents to include drug supply chain security act (DSCSA) regulations and order requisition. Checks for product shortages, tampering, damages, deterioration, and date of expiration. (6) Processes and prepares prescription orders accurately with appropriate medications and/or medical supplies for pharmacist verification. (7) Monitors and suggests changes for the improvement of workflow, work methods and/or priorities. Here is a Link to view the environment for this pharmacy technician production position that is at the CMOP Facility https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cykKU-NRRFs Work Schedule : Monday- Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm Compressed/Flexible :Not available. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): NOT Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): NOT Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 . Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework : Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement # : 72542A Permanent Change of St…

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