Pharmacy Technicians may be assigned among various sections within the Fayetteville VA Medical Center (FVAMC) Pharmacy Service, at the Wilmington location, as determined by scheduling and workload requirements, performing duties as assigned in order to provide technician coverage on all operating shifts. The pharmacy technician assists the pharmacist in providing optimal pharmaceutical care and timely customer service in accordance with the mission, vision and goals of the FVAMC.

Duties

Performs varied technical duties in the Outpatient Pharmacy under the direction of the supervisor or staff pharmacist. Processing and preparing for processing prescriptions by counting, mixing, pouring, combining, or obtaining necessary medications and pharmaceutical products. Operate, care, and maintain automated dispensing devices and equipment, as well as have knowledge of, and the ability to perform pharmaceutical operations using aseptic techniques, receiving shipments of goods, assuring compliance with storage requirements, and inventory control through perpetual analysis. Arranges the timing and sequence of assigned task to meet variable workload demands and time schedules as set by Pharmacy/Hospital policies. Work on prescription/medication orders and intravenous solutions is checked by a pharmacist; other work is reviewed for overall accuracy of results. Ensures clean room and IV hood are maintained according to Joint Commission and USP guidelines for cleanliness Interprets medication orders and prepares all intravenous additive solutions (IV Piggybacks, Large Volume Fluid medications and TPNs) utilizing aseptic techniques in a timely manner for final check by a pharmacist. Selects correct medication, fluid vehicle and makes accurate mathematical calculations using extensive knowledge of IV products and sterile manufacturing practices Records and monitors all refrigerator temperatures where medication are stored on a daily basis. Informs pharmacy supervisor/chief when temperature is out of range Inputs drug expiration date and replacement quantity in computer. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM Telework: Not Available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) Education or Experience. A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience. 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 accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Loss of Credential. An employee in this occupation who fails to obtain licensure/certification/ registration within the required time frame, or who fails to maintain the required licensure/certification/ registration must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment. Grandfathering Provision. The following is the standard grandfathering policy for all Title 38 hybrid qualification standards. Some of these provisions may not apply to this occupation. Please carefully review the qualification standard to determine the specific education and/or licensure/certification/ registration requirements that apply to this occupation. 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: Experience. Possess at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the next lower level (GS-5) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. 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. 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. Knowledge, and ability to perform, compounding with aseptic technique for routine sterile products. Knowledge of policies and procedures for inventory management in specialized areas such as emergency carts. Knowledge of the computerized prescription process demonstrated by the ability to input prescriptions and medication orders. References: See VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G28 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-05. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the GS-06. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

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 Fayetteville NC VA Medical Center 2300 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 US
• Name: Valen Meade
• Phone: 2109757087
• Email: [email protected]