Pharmacy Technician
.This position will perform the following duties not limited to:
Primary duty - Utilizes government provided vehicle to transport medications to VA clinics; maintains inventory of all transported medications. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the unit dose packaging automation, including use of the automation, general service issues, quality assurance and appropriate servicing requirements. Manually prepackages any medications not packaged by the unit dose automation with accuracy. Responsible for restocking the correct item in the correct automated dispensing equipment location. Labels vials and IV bags accurately, e.g. High Alert, Single Dose Vial, etc. Maintains knowledge of appropriate aseptic technique for preparation of intravenous medications. Primary duty - Utilizes government provided vehicle to transport medications to VA clinics; maintains inventory of all transported medications. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8am-4pmFinancial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education or
Experience:
A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience. English Language Proficiency:
Applicants appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English. Grade Determinations:
GS-5:
(a) Education or Experience. Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree that included at least 24 semester hours of courses related to pharmacy or pharmacy technology; successful completion of pertinent specialized training courses in pharmaceutical and pharmacy services while serving in the Armed Forces is creditable on a month-for-month basis up to the 1 year of experience required for the GS-5 level; or at least 1 year of experience at the next lower level that demonstrates the core competencies (KSAs) described at the GS-4 level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Ability to operate and care for automated dispensing devices and equipment. 2. Knowledge of, and ability to perform, aseptic technique. 3. Knowledge of basic inventory procedures. 4. Knowledge of pharmacy information systems. References:
VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Pharmacy Technician Qualification Standards Appendix G28(5) http:
//vaww1.va.gov/ohrm/HRLibrary/Dir-Policy.htm . The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-05. Employees at this grade level serve as staff pharmacy technicians receiving little guidance from more experienced staff members for more complex patients and procedures, and require minimal supervision. Physical Requirements:
Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (3 hours); Standing (4 hours); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Primary duty - Utilizes government provided vehicle to transport medications to VA clinics; maintains inventory of all transported medications. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the unit dose packaging automation, including use of the automation, general service issues, quality assurance and appropriate servicing requirements. Manually prepackages any medications not packaged by the unit dose automation with accuracy. Responsible for restocking the correct item in the correct automated dispensing equipment location. Labels vials and IV bags accurately, e.g. High Alert, Single Dose Vial, etc. Maintains knowledge of appropriate aseptic technique for preparation of intravenous medications. Primary duty - Utilizes government provided vehicle to transport medications to VA clinics; maintains inventory of all transported medications. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8am-4pmFinancial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education or
Experience:
A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience. English Language Proficiency:
Applicants appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English. Grade Determinations:
GS-5:
(a) Education or Experience. Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree that included at least 24 semester hours of courses related to pharmacy or pharmacy technology; successful completion of pertinent specialized training courses in pharmaceutical and pharmacy services while serving in the Armed Forces is creditable on a month-for-month basis up to the 1 year of experience required for the GS-5 level; or at least 1 year of experience at the next lower level that demonstrates the core competencies (KSAs) described at the GS-4 level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Ability to operate and care for automated dispensing devices and equipment. 2. Knowledge of, and ability to perform, aseptic technique. 3. Knowledge of basic inventory procedures. 4. Knowledge of pharmacy information systems. References:
VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Pharmacy Technician Qualification Standards Appendix G28(5) http:
//vaww1.va.gov/ohrm/HRLibrary/Dir-Policy.htm . The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-05. Employees at this grade level serve as staff pharmacy technicians receiving little guidance from more experienced staff members for more complex patients and procedures, and require minimal supervision. Physical Requirements:
Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (3 hours); Standing (4 hours); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted).
- Department:
0661 Pharmacy Technician - Salary Range:
$36,786 to $47,824 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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