This position serves as the Pharmacy Technician in the Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). Appointee participates in the technical product dispensing and pharmacy operational support functions under general supervision.

Duties

Major Duties May work in any of the following areas: Automated dispensing, labeling, manifesting, packing and receiving. With additional advanced training, may be authorized to work in manual fill. Assembling drugs and supplies. Assembles and packages drugs and supplies for mailing to patients. Knowledge of special packing techniques for various medications, e.g., narcotics, refrigerated items, bulk supplies and nutritional products are required. May also be required to manifest packages for appropriate delivery services. Transports stock from receiving to storage and dispensing areas. Assist in daily cleaning, to include emptying and/or relining the trash receptacles and breaking down cardboard boxes and preparing for disposal and/or recycling. Recommends changes for the improvement of workflow, work methods and priorities involved. Report downtime problems, actions and resolutions for all interruptions in production that exceed 10 minutes. Accurately interpret, fills and readies prescriptions with appropriate medications and/or medical supplies for pharmacist verification. VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00003A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

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. A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacy Technicians appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: 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 or, 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 a the next lower level that demonstrates core competencies (KSA's) described at the GS-4 level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs at the GS-5 level. Preferred Experience: None Specified References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G28. Physical Requirements: Primary functions for the certified pharmacy tech include, but not limited to, monitors prescription throughput of the workload timely and accurately. Will also coordinate workload processing through other automated production areas, logistics and IT (information technology). Other requirements will include the coordination and planning of staff for all production areas and reporting to the shift supervisor each day, monitoring daily workload, drug shortages and backorders and any issues, and working to resolve problems on the production floor.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Chelmsford VA CMOP 10 Industrial Ave Chelmsford, MA 01824 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]