Pharmacy Technician-Outpatient

<p>At the full performance level, Pharmacy Technicians act as central communication hubs within the pharmacy, expertly responding to telephone inquiries and managing calls from patients, healthcare providers, and other members of the care team. They are adept at evaluating the nature and urgency of each call, accurately triaging requests, and connecting individuals with appropriate resources. Their unwavering commitment are fundamental to delivering outstanding care and support to Veterans.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:A. Medication Management: Accurately reads and interprets prescriptions, selects appropriate medications or materials in the correct strength and dosage form, determines and measures the required quantities, applies proper labels and auxiliary labels, and documents necessary information electronically or on the pharmacy's copy of the prescription or order. Replenishes inventory for emergency carts, kits, and trays. Collects drug use evaluation data for quality improvements purposes. Compounds and/or reconstitutes oral or external medications (non-sterile) without a second review. After prescription/order(s) are reviewed by a pharmacist for therapeutic propriety, reviews orders for technical accuracy and ensures that the item dispensed corresponds to the drug and dose ordered. Answers questions and calls from pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel regarding drug distribution. Monitors refrigerator temperature daily in assigned areas. Perform monthly inspections to assigned areas to ensure proper storage of medications and soon to expired drugs are removed. Maintains, verifies, stocks and replaces outdates in patient care area automated dispensing machines throughout the facility (i.e., floors and clinics). Properly handles medications by ensuring high alert, hazardous, refrigerated and controlled substance medications are handled/stored appropriately and legally. Prepares medications requiring special handling and ensures appropriate documentation is completed. Assures that each individual prescription order is filled correctly with right drug/supply item, strength, dosage form, quantity and with all necessary auxiliary labels attached. Verifies patient identification using two identifiers in accordance with medical center policy and ensures patients receive all prescriptions by utilizing VA software systems. General Duties: As deemed necessary by the pharmacy supervisor: Assists in various patient care areas to support the consistent delivery of comprehensive pharmacy services. Provides telephone support and assistance to other departments and patients regarding pharmacy-related inquiries. Will monitor and maintain medication storage areas in accordance with Joint Commission standards, including routine checks for drug expiration dates and verification of proper storage conditions. C. Education: Completes all National, VISN, local, and Pharmacy mandatory training. Provides training and education to health care professional trainees including pharmacy residents, students, and other staff members. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station: Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Not Authorized Functional Statement #:30068F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Work Schedule: Variable 8 hour shift Monday - Friday with rotating weekends and holidays (Part-time 20 hours).</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/.