Pharmacy Technician
Location: Augusta, Maine
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Pharmacy Technician right now, this occupation will be assigned in Maine. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 912427.
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's
promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battl! e, and for his
widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are
America's Veterans.
The
VA Maine Healthcare System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to process and fill
prescriptions, operate and maintain dispensing equipment; operate and use the
Pharmacy and VA information systems, maintains files and prepare sterile
compounds under supervision. This position is under Pharmacy Service Line. We are an employer of choice that is the
center of excellence in patient care, education and research. We value Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy,
Respect and Excellence. We value you.
A s a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With
many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of
opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the
largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the
Nation, but we also provide ! many other services to Veterans through the
Benefits Admin! istration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good
about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers
generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling
opportunities. For more information on
the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
Note: The full
performance level of this vacancy is GS-6.
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy
is GS-6. The Professional Standards
Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and
experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step
approved for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons with
disabilities to apply. The health
related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the
Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
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Relocation
Expenses and Recruitment/Relocation incentives are not authorized for this
position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required DUTIES:
The incumbent performs may be assigned
to one or a combination of the following duties when working outpatient duties:
- Completes the
document that includes, but is not limited to the following: checks new prescription label for accuracy;
Obtains correct stock container; Counts or pours correct amount of medication; prepackages
medication into appropriate container; affixes prescription and appropriate
auxiliary labels to container, initialing prescription label; completes
pres! cription control document including manufacturer, lot number, date fill! ed,
initials of technician and other information necessary to clarify the
prescription document; requests check by pharmacists, and at this point, asks
for pharmacist to initial any corrections or special instructions; and routes
prescription for mail-out or window pick-up.
- Packages processed
(i.e., registered mail slip, etc.).
- Uses computer packages
information, and provides technical information to customers when assigned.
- Performs a variety of
etc. Uses a variety of pharmaceutical
equipment. Refers to master formula
cards for preparation instructions.
Reports any unusual occurrence, i.e., color or consistency change, to pharmacis! t
and makes adjustments accordingly.
- Files, on a daily
complete manner to allow for immediate retrieval.
- Restocks, on a daily
vials, prepackaged medications, stocks miscellaneous items such as
antacids, syringes, etc. Also, assumes
that filling station has all necessary equipment for daily operation.
- Maintains cleanliness
shelves, counters, cabinets and all other items or areas associated with
prescription processing.
- Understands
notifying pharmacy procurement staff if levels appear to be inappropriate
(i.e., too low, too high, out of stock).
others referring any unanswerable questions concerning professional practice to
a pharmacist. Questions of an
informational nature should be answered rather than delegated. To answer informational questions, incumbent
will utilize available references.
- Verifies patient
patient's social security number to number on package of medication dispensed.
- Has working knowledge
(Optifill).
WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday -
Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Saturday/Sunday/Holidays 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (rotating).
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
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Citizenship. C itizen
of the United States.
- Education
at least 3 months experience.
- Certification. Certification by the
GS-6 and above.
-
English Language Proficiency. Pharmacy technicians
appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and
written English.
Preferred Experience: Inpatient and
outpatient experience including: work in IV Room; aseptic training,
handling/disposing hazardous drugs, handling sterile products, calculating
appropriate volumes to provide accurate dosing; and demonstrating technical
knowledge and ability to performing more highly complex duties including
preparation of oncology agents for clinical pharmacy specialists.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND
SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
GRADE DETERMI! NATIONS:
GS-6
Experience. One year experience at the n! ext lower level
performing inpatient/outpatient technical duties, and must fully meet the KSAs at the next lower level . Experience includes ability to operate and
care for automated dispensing devices and equipment; knowledge of, and ability
to perform, aseptic technique; knowledge of basic inventory procedures; and
knowledge of pharmacy information. Part-time experience as a pharmacy technician
is credited according to its relationship to the full-time work week. For
example, a pharmacy technician would receive 1 week of full-time credit for
each 2 weeks of half-time work. To be creditable, pharmacy technician
experience must be documented on the application and verified in an employment
reference, or through other independent means.
In addition, the candidate must
demonstrate the following technical KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to solve problems and make recommendations, e.g., troubleshoot operational problems and refer for
appropriate action.
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Knowledge of the operation and care of
automated equipment.
-
Knowledge of, and ability to follow,
written instructions for compounding with aseptic technique for hazardous
materials such as oncology agents.
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Knowledge, and ability to perform,
compounding with aseptic technique for routine sterile products.
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Knowledge of policies and procedures for
inventory management in specialized areas such as emergency carts.
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Knowledge of the computerized prescription
process demonstrated by the ability to input prescriptions and medication
orders.
Certification. PTCB certification is
required at this grade level and above.
References
: VA Handbook
5005/23, Part II, Appendix G28, PHARMACY TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD , dated March 2006.
PLEASE NOT! E: Education must be accredited by an
accrediting institution r! ecognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order
for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a
positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify
accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by
applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work requires regular
and recurring physical exertion, involving standing for prolonged periods of
time, liftÂing/carrying of pharmaceutical supplies weighing up to 50 lb.! , and
bending/stooping.
Veterans'
Preference: When
applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the
Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy
of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which
shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or
dates of impending separation.
Additionally,
disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows
or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application
for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the
form. For more information, please review the information for disabled
Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your
application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be! verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omission! s may affect consideration
for employment.
BENEFITS:
Working
for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits
package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life
insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the
Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional
"dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to
help balance work and life. For more information please
visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job
opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This
position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive
status.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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