Description:
Provides technical and automated outpatient pharmacy support under the guidance of a registered pharmacist and under the directsupervision of the Outpatient Supervisor Pharmacy Technician. Processes, prepares, assembles, and packages all medications and
supplies, prepares bulk/extemporaneous compound mixtures. Provides direct support to the Vault Pharmacy, SCI pharmacy, and
Pharmacy procurement during times of heavy workload and during their absence.
Requirements:
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:
- None required.
- For all grade levels that accept both education and experience to qualify, equivalent combinations of qualifying education and experience that total at least 100% are qualifying.
Grade Determinations :
GS-3 Pharmacy Technician
Experience and Education.
- One year of post-secondary education. OR,
- Six months of general experience. OR,
- Student Technician. A student enrolled in an approved nationally accredited pharmacy technician program for an occupation identified in 38 U.S.C. 7405(a)(1)(A) or (B) may be appointed on a temporary full-time, part-time or intermittent basis under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 7405(a)(1)(D) for a period not to exceed two years or the duration of the individual's program.
Experience and Education.
- Completion of two years of post-secondary coursework related to pharmacy (e.g., 12 semester hours of science and mathematics courses). OR,
- Completion of one of the following:
- Six months of experience, that demonstrated knowledge of medication or medical field practice. OR,
- Successful completion of a military or nationally recognized pharmacy technician education/training program. American Society of Health System Pharmacists® (ASHP), American Pharmacist Association (APHA), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), PTCB or NHA are examples of acceptable professional organizations recognizing such training programs. NOTE: Training courses recognized by PTCB and NHA are not actual certifications. OR,
- One year of experience equivalent to next lower grade level.
- In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
- Ability to follow policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain appropriate files.
- Ability to communicate with patients and other health professionals.
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to operate office software/equipment to include, computers, software applications and printers.
Experience and Education.
- Successful completion of four years post-secondary education with courses related to pharmacy (e.g., 48 semester hours of science, mathematics, pharmacy) or a bachelor's degree. OR,
- An associate's degree in pharmacy technician or technology (48 semester hours of concentrated pharmacy technician training). OR,
- One year of experience equivalent to next lower grade level.
- In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
- Knowledge of basic pharmacy operations.
- Knowledge of pharmaceuticals to perform duties in pharmacy functional areas.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature (including generic, chemical and proprietary names of drug).
- Ability to fill prescriptions.
- Ability to use pharmacy information systems or basic pharmacy dispensing equipment with oversight.
- Experience. One year of experience equivalent to next lower grade level.
- In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
- Knowledge of Federal and state laws related to pharmacy practice.
- Knowledge of preparation, storage and distribution of medication products including those requiring special handling and documentation.
- Ability to use pharmacy information systems or operate pharmacy dispensing equipment.
- Knowledge of basic inventory procedures.
- Ability to communicate with patients and staff and direct questions to appropriate personnel.
The full performance level of this vacancy is 6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 3 to 6.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift/carry pharmaceutical supplies weighing 50 lbs. or less; bending and stooping; and regular and recurring physical exertion involving walking and standing for prolonged periods.
Feb 20, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov