Pharmacy Technician- Oncology Compounding Tech

<p>This position requires a certified highly specialized technician who performs a variety of complex skills and functions in the preparation of hazardous and non-hazardous sterile medications. Provides high quality patient centered care utilizing technician knowledge to ensure safe effective and efficient medication therapy.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The duties related to this position include but are not limited to the following: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of sterile hazardous/non-hazardous product preparation and shortage. Able to work independently to compound complex hazardous as well as other high-risk medications. Communicates on a regular basis with the oncology pharmacists and at times nurses in the clinic to reduce medication waste. Assists with training pharmacy staff and residents with aseptic technique, dispensing all hazardous and non-hazardous sterile products. Independently selects the proper additive and diluent solution to prepare a final product as ordered. Incorporates understanding of mathematical calculations required to add the correct volume of medication. Has oncology pharmacist complete check of prepared sterile product prior to patient infusion for accuracy. Maintains current knowledge of USP 797/800 and ensures compliance with all VA policies and procedures, Joint Commission that relate to sterile medication preparation. Maintain the compounding sterile area equipment are cleaned and maintained in good operation. Records refrigerator temperatures, humidity, air pressures and temperature daily in documentation log. Ensures required cleaning of each sterile area is completed on a daily/ monthly basis as required by VA policy and procedure. . Maintain inventory and rotation of all stocked items in the oncology pharmacy on a monthly basis to ensure decrease waste (cost containment). Work Schedule: Mon-Fri: Between 7:00am - 4:30pm, Variable Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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) Functional Statement #: 09692-F</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. 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/.