Pharmacy Technician

<p>About the Position: This position is located at Bassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to receive a 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This is subject to change. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Determine type of substance, strength, dosage, and quantity to be dispensed in accordance with accepted practice and pharmacy standard operating procedures.</p><p>Enter prescriptions into outpatient computer system; reviewing profile for allergies, drug/drug or drug/food interactions, and duplicate orders.</p><p>Coordinate with prescriber or pharmacist to clarify issues or problems with dosing, interactions, or instructions.</p><p>Scan the prescriptions for the filler and checker after typing prescriptions and then fills the prescription.</p><p>Visually inspect dispensed medications, verify appropriate medications, and printed label affixed to the container against the original prescription for correctness.</p><h3>Education</h3>FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.