Pharmacy Technician

<p>This position is for a certified pharmacy technician above the full performance level with advanced pharmaceutical knowledge and functions in the inpatient/acute care section of the Pharmacy Service that provides care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, nights, weekends, and holidays. For this grade level must be nationally certified by PTCB or ExCPT. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Primary responsibilities and duties of this position include but not limited to processing, preparing, and filling of unit dose and sterile parenteral medications and solutions, controlled substances distribution, maintaining all IV rooms and stocking the automated medication dispensing system, mentor and train lower graded pharmacy technicians in the practice setting and any other function related to pharmaceutical practices. Technicians at this level can operate with minimal supervision, except when dealing with more complex patients and procedures. This position reports directly to the Supervisory Pharmacist, Inpatient Technicians and the rest of the Acute Care/Inpatient Pharmacy leadership. A. Inpatient Pharmacy/Sterile compounding a) The technician will demonstrate understanding of general workflow of the inpatient pharmacy section and the duties and responsibilities pertaining to each inpatient pharmacy area. b) The technician will be able to consistently show competence in correct compounding procedure and sterile technique through demonstration and actual work performance. The technician is responsible for properly compounding, labeling, and delivering in a timely manner all IV piggybacks and admixtures used in this Medical Center, including TPNs/PPNs, cardiac and electrolyte batches and replacement fluids. The technician will comply with all documentation processes required for product preparation as well as quality assessment measures to ensure strict adherence to sterile compounding guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). c) Depending on the complexity and nature of the preparation, the actual compounding process will be completed without direct supervision. A supervising pharmacist will initial the compounded product verifying its accuracy prior to dispensing and delivery to the appropriate patient ward. d) The technician is responsible for delivery of pharmacy supply items for use in the inpatient pharmacy satellites and IV rooms or as identified by their direct supervisor. B. Pharmacy Supply a) The technician will demonstrate ability in accurately completing fills for all automated medication dispensing units and will participate in conducting quality assurance audits as requested by their direct supervisor. The process will include pulling medications from the pharmacy supply area, completing, and filing reports, loading medications into individual dispensing units in patient areas and troubleshooting any problems. b) The technician will have knowledge of the operation and care of automated pharmacy equipment. The pharmacy technician will have knowledge how to operate machines such as Carousel, Omnicell, prepackaging machine and will keep up to date with new operations as instructed by Inpatient Technician Supervisor and automation technician. c) The technician will determine medications to be prepackaged and unit dosed by looking at monthly usage and PAR levels. Technicians should be familiar how to file papers in supply pharmacy for unit dosed item. d) The technician will be responsible for conducting routine ward inspections and maintaining general upkeep of designated work areas, including pharmacy satellites and IV rooms. Work Schedule: Rotating shift M-F 0600-2330, weekends, holidays and overnig Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Autorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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. 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>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/.