Pharmacy Technician

<p>The Oklahoma City Pharmacy Service is recruiting one, (1) Pharmacy Technician</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The following duties for the Pharmacy Technician, include, but are not limited to: Reads & interprets prescriptions from the pharmacy automation and the electronic health record. Reviews prescription orders for technical accuracy. Prepares medications & ensures orderable item matches item being dispensed w/ regard to drug, strength, quantity or appropriate supply item. Uses Optifill to batch & label outpatient medications. .Maintains highly sophisticated pharmacy equipment includes cleaning procedures & maintenance of Optifill, TCGRx, ScriptTalk, Kirby Lester counting machines and office equipment like printers. Assists inventory processes that include but are not limited to inventory counts, medication ordering, stocking, checking for outdates, pulling outdates, pulling recalled medication, med room inspections, or any other activity related to VA medication supply Accurately interprets the electronic health record. Is able to confirm prescription information in pharmacy automation software. Able to execute refills or other technician duties within the VA electronic health record. Accurately enters/updates patient information in in the VA electronic health record. Accurately enters notes into the electronic health record using pharmacy templates/blank forms. Comprehends & participates in procurement activities, inventory management, narcotic dispensing, mental health programs, secure messaging, overnight mail, partial fills, window dispensing, administrative reports, prescription review, incident reports, etc. Prioritizes workload to work by assigned deadlines. Able to work in an organized manner & maintains clean workstation. Maintains adaptability & flexibility for various emerging roles/responsibilities in medication distribution system; Important w/ regard to new equipment, assignments, & changes in pharmacy workflow. Maintains appropriate phone etiquette & professionalism. Able to work independently. Accurately collects & clarifies patient information. Capable of synthesizing patient information to identify basic therapeutic, distributive/medication related problems. Understands when to alert/ask pharmacists for clarification/assistance. Communicates information accurately. Fills medication "to be mailed" according to description provided in medication distribution section. Ensures prescription label matches mailing label & maintains accuracy in other software/paper systems. Able to transport mail containers to pickup destinations, restock supplies, lift mail bags/containers. Assists w/other medication distribution activities as directed. Fills controlled substance (CS) medication according to description provided in medication distribution section. Matches hardcopy prescriptions to prescription labels according to current federal/state requirements. Monitors prescription orders for dispensing accuracy & communicates potential problems to supervisor. Performs equipment maintenance as directed. Able to clean the CS area/others as needed. Medication Management System: i.e. Assists the pharmacist w/ problem solving, patient care/medication issues. Assists in quality improvement projects on an individual/team basis to improve pharmacy service. Assists to complete required pharmacy reporting obligations. Maintains pharmacy security; includes pharmacy physical security & electronic records security. Maintains accountability for tour of duty; includes being on time & ready at the start of shift, & returning on time from lunch/breaks/meetings/activities, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 6:00- 2:30, 7:00-3:30 or rotating based on needs of the service. Some holidays will be required 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. 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 #: 59033-A</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/.