Pharmacy Technician - Multiple Inpatient Specialties

<p>Join us in shaping the future at the brand-new James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center! We're seeking talented Allied Health professional to make a difference in Veteran care. In 2021, Congress approved federal funding for a new Veterans Hospital in Tulsa which will be the first hospital to be built under the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>*This is an open continuous announcement. The first set of qualifications will be pulled by HR on 4/23/26. After the initial set of quals HR will review future applicants every two weeks or until the position has been filled or until the end of the fiscal year.* VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties and Responsibilities: Duties will include oversight and compliance record keeping for Sterile Compounding and controlled substances. These positions require independent technical judgment and expertise in complex areas of pharmacy practice that have specific laws, significant regulatory requirements, and quality/safety standards. They organize, coordinate, and manage single or multiple programs under the delegation of pharmacy supervisors or Associate Chiefs. Must have an expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for the complex program area and manage all aspects of compliance with these standards with limited input from pharmacy supervisor(s). Serves as a key resource advising others in their specialty area or section of the pharmacy (such as procurement, sterile compounding (USP compounding standards), controlled substances DEA, automation, clinical pharmacy, lead tech, contact center, Care in the Community (CITC), etc.). Analyzes data for self-driven (independent) performance improvement projects, workload analysis, and statistical reports. Solves problems and implements corrective actions to maximize outcomes in their program area. Maintains special accreditations and prepares for national reviews/inspections (e.g., The Joint Commission, Inspector General, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists®, controlled substance inspections). Develops training programs and materials for orientation, competency development, and educational needs for regulatory requirements within the specialized pharmacy program area. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Or 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Work schedule can vary depending on the needs of the service and supervisor discretion. Location: You will temporarily work at Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center at 1011 Honor Heights Drive, Muskogee, OK 74401 until the completion of the new hospital in Tulsa, at which point your duty station will change to the new Tulsa location James Mountain Inhofe VAMC 440 South Houston Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74127. Recruitment Incentive (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) 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: Ad-hoc; Situational Ad-hoc as directed by agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 623-59147-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination / evaluation. 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>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/.