Pharmacy Technician
Location: Salt Lake City Utah
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Pharmacy Technician right now, this vacancy will be placed in Utah. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 727718
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities 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 Administration and National Cemeteries.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
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:
Reads and interprets prescriptions, obtains proper medication or material in the proper strength and dosage form; determines proper amount and counts, pours, or measures the medications; affixes proper label; and records required data on PharmacyÂ's copy of prescription/order. Fill unit dose cassettes, able to use automation which includes Automatic Dispensing Machines, compounders, and will be able to compound IV solutions. Should have working knowledge of controlled substances and USP Chapter 797. Job also includes placing stock in proper storage area and conducting monthly ward inspection in pharmacy and the hospital wards. Maintains a training/education manual for the focus area assigned. Provides training to new or existing staff so that these competencies are maintained. Job includes customer service which includes answering the phones, helping patients at the window, filling prescriptions and preparing packages for mail out.
Tour of Duty: Rotating shifts
Location: Pharmacy Service
Series & Grade: GS-0661-4/5/6 with a salary range of: $27,990 to $45,376
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS04-GS06. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's qualifications and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate. Applicants selected for positions through this announcement may be subject to a one-year probationary period.
Recruitment OR Relocation expenses / incentives have not been authorized.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship. Education or Experience. A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience as a Pharmacy Technician. Certification. Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at grades GS-6 and above. English Language Proficiency. Pharmacy Technicians appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English.
In addition to the basic requirements listed above for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-04 Level Pharmacy Technician: Pharmacy technicians at the GS-4 level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 level; however, they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and techniques.
Education or Experience: Successful completion of 2 years above high school with courses related to pharmacy or pharmacy technology, or 1 year of general experience that may have included experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse, laboratory technology, etc.) Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training obtained in a training program conducted by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service under close medical and professional supervision is creditable on a month-for-month basis for general experience.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Ability to process and fill prescriptions under supervision. 2. Ability to operate and maintain dispensing equipment. 3. Ability to operate pharmacy information systems. 4. Ability to maintain appropriate files. 5. Ability to prepare sterile compounds under supervision. To receive credit for the above KSAs, the knowledge, skills and/or abilities must be documented in your resume or supplemental documents that you have uploaded for this job announcement. GS-05 Level Pharmacy Technicians: This is the full performance level for pharmacy technicians. 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.
Education or Experience: Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelorÂ'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:
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. To receive credit for the above KSAs, the knowledge, skills and/or abilities must be documented in your resume or supplemental documents that you have uploaded for this job announcement.
GS-06 Level Pharmacy Technicians: Pharmacy technicians may be assigned to any area of the pharmacy including expanded distributive function assignments; for example assignment as team leaders for specific process improvement teams involving technical areas or performing more highly complex duties including preparation of oncology agents for clinical pharmacy specialists. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.
***PTCB certification is required at the GS06 grade level and above.***
Experience: One year experience at the next lower level, and must fully meet the KSAs at the GS05 level listed above.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs:
1. Ability to solve problems and make recommendations, e.g., troubleshoot operational problems and refer for appropriate action. 2. Knowledge of the operation and care of automated equipment. 3. Knowledge of, and ability to follow, written instructions for compounding with aseptic technique for hazardous materials such as oncology agents. 4. Knowledge, and ability to perform, compounding with aseptic technique for routine sterile products. 5. Knowledge of policies and procedures for inventory management in specialized areas such as emergency carts. 6. Knowledge of the computerized prescription process demonstrated by the ability to input prescriptions and medication orders.
To receive credit for the above KSAs, the knowledge, skills and/or abilities must be documented in your resume or supplemental documents that you have uploaded for this job announcement.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
All individuals applying under this announcement must meet the qualifications for appointment as contained in VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G28, Pharmacy Technician Qualifications Standard, GS-0661, Veterans Health Administration. References : VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G28, Pharmacy Technician QUALIFICATION STANDARD , dated March 2006 , VA Handbook 5005 at http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work is normally completed in an indoor office setting. May include bending, stooping, lifting, and long periods of standing.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized 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.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
NOTE: Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
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 .
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:30:15 GMT
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