Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

<p>This position is for a certified inpatient pharmacy technician (GS-0661-07) at the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System. The incumbent functions autonomously under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to provide optimal patient care, mentoring lower-grade technicians in the process.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Primary Duties The incumbent is expected to accomplish all duties related to stocking, delivering, inventory, inspections, assembling ward orders, prescription assembly, controlled substances distribution, sterile compounding (including hazardous drugs), unit-dose drug packaging, dispensing, distribution, and any other function related to pharmaceutical practices. Performs compounding of sterile preparations, including hazardous drugs, following USP 797/800 guidelines and performing necessary calculations for IV solutions. Manages and operates complex pharmacy equipment (e.g., ADCs, Pyxis, ATP Profile) to fill, package, and dispense unit-dose medications, ensuring accuracy through final reviews and proper documentation. Monitors, replenishes, and inspects medication storage areas and automated dispensing stations in wards, ensuring drug security and compliance with TJC requirements. Receives and stores pharmaceuticals, manages stock rotations for expiration, communicates shortages, and coordinates the disposition of unusable products. Assists in the orientation and training of new technicians, interns, and students while maintaining accurate records and providing professional customer service. Maintains strict pharmacy security, handles hazardous materials according to OSHA/TJC policies, and adheres to infection control procedures. Work Schedule: Rotating Tours (days, evenings, overnights, holidays, and weekends) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 41219F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.