This Pharmacy Technician (Advanced Practice) position is located in the Pharmacy Department at the Whiteriver Service Unit, Whiteriver, Arizona. The Incumbent will function independently in various duties involving inpatient and outpatient responsibilities that require the application of an extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical pharmacy practice. The Incumbent will report to the Pharmacy Director.

Duties

Educate the patients about their medication regimen regarding number of refills, labeling instructions, proper storage, and provides pre-printed medication pamphlets that reviews significant side effects of the medication when appropriate. Conducts a basic review of the chart to determine appropriate patient and number of medications, including quantities to be dispensed, whether doses are within the acceptable range based on patient age and weight, entry of data into the computer accurately for proper prescription labels, assembling labels and appropriate dosage forms for review prior to giving outpatient medication to the patient. Accurately fills new, refill and discharge prescriptions with correct drug name strength, dosage form and quantity according to the patient medication profile. Maintains the physical inventory of the pharmacy department, which includes the outpatient, Omnicell, and pharmacy storage area. Re-packs bulk medication and performs assigned compounding of specially ordered medication.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-0661-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples Include: Reviews of orders for completeness, obtains clarifications as necessary from the patient profile, inputs the order in computer system and accurately fills the order; Receives prescriptions to be filled and determines the correct drug to be dispensed; Screens incoming telephone calls and appropriately triages; Maintains knowledge of drug and medication brand names, generic names, and chemical names; Interprets, monitors and analyzes medication orders; Verifies accuracy of generated label with the correct patient name, medical identification number, physician, date written, drug name, strength, dosage form and quantity; Performs the filling of new, refill and discharge prescriptions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-0661-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Evaluating, analyzing and coordinating work activities to meet workflow demands; independently gathering and analyzing data to generate reports for projects//statistical purposes; training new employees and other pharmacy staff; operating and maintaining specialized pharmacy equipment; performing pharmaceutical procurement and formulary management; maintaining controlled substances per policy and procedures; & performing annual pharmaceutical inventory procedures. OR Completed one (1) year (18 semester hours) of graduate education that is directly related to the position. OR Possess a combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-07 grade level. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Selective factors are knowledge, skills, abilities, or special qualifications that are in addition to the minimum requirements in a qualification standard, but are determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are ineligible for further consideration. Applicant must be Board Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Board (PTCB) AND certified in one of the specialties from an accrediting institution: Immunization Certification or Medication Reconciliation Certification or Anticoagulation Certification or Technician Product Verification Certification or Compounded Sterile Product Certification or Hazardous Drug Management Certification Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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 White River Service Unit PO Box 860 White River, AZ 85941 US
• Name: Debbie Standing
• Email: [email protected]