Pharmacy Technician
Fills outpatient medication requests using appropriate equipment including computer systems, software applications, counting machines, and automated dispensing equipment ?Prepares and fills orders and requests for controlled substances, ensuring accuracy and completion of all documentation ?Maintains a perpetual inventory of narcotic and controlled substances ?Recognizes and resolves discrepancies or irregularities in inventory, records, balances, or order ?Provides comprehensive telephone support for Veteran patients ?Prepares extemporaneous compounded items ?Fills inpatient medication carts and delivers medications and supplies to ward and clinic areas ?Provides cleaning, training, and maintenance of the inpatient automated dispensing cabinet ?Utilizes PYXIS Medstation and CII safe to fill medication requests ?Manufactures parenteral admixtures ?Prepares sterile ophthalmic preparations and other complex sterile pharmaceuticals ?Interprets orders, selects and measures appropriate ingredients, mixes ingredients, inspects the final product for accuracy, labels product, maintains records of the manufacturing process, and supplies the product for delivery. ?Serves as a pharmacy representative in support of the Milwaukee Area Technical College externship program. Trains and orients technician students and provides performance feedback to pharmacy management. Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required. Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday 7:
30am to 4:
00pm 1st shift with rotating weekends (scheduled every 4th), and rotating holidays. Rotation through additional weekends, holidays, and 2nd & 3rd shifts as needed Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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:
U.S. Citizenship:
Must be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a. Education or
Experience:
A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience associated with the scope of Pharmacy Technician practice. Certification:
Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at the GS-6 level and above. A COPY OF YOUR UNEXPIRED CERTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements listed above, you must meet the following GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
GS-6 GRADE REQUIREMENTS Specialized
Experience:
Must have one year of experience equivalent to at least the next lower level (GS-5) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You must fully meet the KSAs at the GS-5 level which includes:
ability to operate and care for automated dispensing devices and equipment; knowledge of, and ability to perform, aseptic technique; knowledge of basic inventory procedures; and knowledge of pharmacy information systems. AND You must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to solve problems and make recommendations, e.g., troubleshoot operational problems and refer for appropriate action. 2. Knowledge of the operation and care of automated equipment. 3. Knowledge of, and ability to follow, written instructions for compounding with aseptic technique for hazardous materials such as oncology agents. 4. Knowledge, and ability to perform, compounding with aseptic technique for routine sterile products. 5. Knowledge of policies and procedures for inventory management in specialized areas such as emergency carts. 6. Knowledge of the computerized prescription process demonstrated by the ability to input prescriptions and medication orders. NOTE:
You must have a certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) to qualify at the GS-6 level. (Copy of certification required) References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G28 - (Pharmacy Technician Qualification Standard). The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. Physical Requirements:
For the most part the incumbent will perform the duties of this assignment in a standing, bending, stooping or sitting position.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday to Friday 7:
30am to 4:
00pm 1st shift with rotating weekends (scheduled every 4th), and rotating holidays. Rotation through additional weekends, holidays, and 2nd & 3rd shifts as needed Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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:
U.S. Citizenship:
Must be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a. Education or
Experience:
A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience associated with the scope of Pharmacy Technician practice. Certification:
Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at the GS-6 level and above. A COPY OF YOUR UNEXPIRED CERTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements listed above, you must meet the following GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
GS-6 GRADE REQUIREMENTS Specialized
Experience:
Must have one year of experience equivalent to at least the next lower level (GS-5) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You must fully meet the KSAs at the GS-5 level which includes:
ability to operate and care for automated dispensing devices and equipment; knowledge of, and ability to perform, aseptic technique; knowledge of basic inventory procedures; and knowledge of pharmacy information systems. AND You must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to solve problems and make recommendations, e.g., troubleshoot operational problems and refer for appropriate action. 2. Knowledge of the operation and care of automated equipment. 3. Knowledge of, and ability to follow, written instructions for compounding with aseptic technique for hazardous materials such as oncology agents. 4. Knowledge, and ability to perform, compounding with aseptic technique for routine sterile products. 5. Knowledge of policies and procedures for inventory management in specialized areas such as emergency carts. 6. Knowledge of the computerized prescription process demonstrated by the ability to input prescriptions and medication orders. NOTE:
You must have a certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) to qualify at the GS-6 level. (Copy of certification required) References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G28 - (Pharmacy Technician Qualification Standard). The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. Physical Requirements:
For the most part the incumbent will perform the duties of this assignment in a standing, bending, stooping or sitting position.
- Department:
0661 Pharmacy Technician - Salary Range:
$40,603 to $52,785 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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