Pharmacy Technician (Procurement)

<p>The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician (Procurement) position functions to support all pharmacy operations in a variety of settings which includes patient care activities in the outpatient dispensing pharmacy, outpatient clinic, serves as the primary reviewer of pharmaceutical and medical supply procurement contracts for pharmacy service; managing the wall-to-wall inventory for Adam Benjamin Jr. Outpatient Pharmacy; ensures the integration and safety for medication distribution and safety.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Medication Distribution System: Prepares medications and ensures the orderable item matches the item being dispensed with regard to drug, strength, quantity, or appropriate supply item. Maintains highly sophisticated pharmacy equipment. This includes cleaning procedures and maintenance of ADM's and other counting machines. Troubleshoots equipment and databases when needed. Assists with automated or manual inventory processes that include but are not limited to inventory counts, medication ordering, stocking, checking for outdates, pulling outdates, pulling recalled medications, inspections or any other activity. Accurately interprets EHRM patient medication profiles. Is able to confirm prescription information in the Pharmacy computer packages. Able to execute refills or other technician duties within the pharmacy software. Pharmacy Phone System: Capable of synthesizing patient information to identify basic therapeutic, distributive, or medication related problems. Seeks opportunity to support pharmacy operations when phone volume low. Communicates information accurately in the electronic health record or other formats. Pharmacy Mail and Medication Management System: Fills medication "to be mailed" in accordance with description provided in the medication distribution section. Ensures prescription label matches mailing label and maintains accuracy in other software or paper systems. Assists with other medication distribution activities as directed by pharmacist, supervisor or as delineated as part of the shift responsibility. Assists in completing the required pharmacy reporting obligations as directed. Maintains pharmacy security. This includes the physical security of the pharmacy and the security of electronic records. Understands waste streams for returned medications and medications to be destroyed. Procurement/Returns: Prepares expired and overstock drugs and supplies for return or exchange with the manufacturer. Ensures necessary paperwork according to federal and local rules and regulations is maintained. Compares drug and supply costs from various manufacturers to ensure the most economical source is used. Reviews all purchase requests to ensure that all procurement is consistent with federal and local rules, regulations, and policies. Ensures that new and extended mandatory pharmaceutical and medical supply contracts are implemented upon receipt of the contract information from the National Acquisition Center. Gathers information about new vendors from System for Award Management (SAM) and completes form to be sent to Logistics Service. Assures that VA national procurement contracts are followed, coordinating vendor changes with other pharmacy staff. Controlled Substances: Maintains all certificates and trainings necessary for ordering of controlled substances. Maintains advanced knowledge of principles relating to controlled substances and the requirements of Medical Center and Network policy and state and Federal regulations, which apply to these drugs. Purchase Cardholder: Reconciles purchase card charges within the established time limits. The standard for reconciliations is 75 percent of charges have been reconciled within 10 calendar days after the charge (payment) information is delivered locally to IFCAP, 95 percent of the payments are matched within 17 calendar days and 100 percent within 30 calendar days. Makes individual purchases not exceeding the micro-purchase threshold established by the National Acquisition Center (NAC) / $15,000 unless specifically authorized to do so by the VISN HCA. Training Responsibilities: Assists in identifying and reporting developmental and training needs to ensure safety and quality control in the delivery of drug products. Assists Outpatient pharmacy supervisor in assuring that all employees in the pharmacy area receive on-the-job training and are aware of policies and procedures, and re-train those employees exhibiting deficiencies. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm; 8:00am - 4:30pm; 8:30am - 5:00pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 09902F 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. 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/.