The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System, Inpatient Pharmacy Service is currently recruiting for two (2) Pharmacy Technicians in Muskogee, OK, or Tulsa, OK.

Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws The incumbent serves as a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certified technician in the Pharmacy Service. Tour of Duty requires rotating shifts between inpatient and outpatient divisions. The Pharmacy Technician represents the Pharmacy in the medical center and the community. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certified technician in the Pharmacy Service. Tour of Duty requires rotating shifts between inpatient and outpatient divisions. The Pharmacy Technician represents the Pharmacy in the medical center and the community. Assists Pharmacist(s) in filling prescriptions in the mail-out and outpatient section. This includes interpreting and clarifying prescriptions, obtaining the correct stock or containers, correctly counting the amount of medication, attaching the correct label to the filled container, and setting it aside for the final check by a Pharmacist. Responsible for the prepackaging of unit-of-use and unit-dose drug items used in dispensing functions as well as items for ward stock. Responsible for automatic replenishment of "approved inventory" of medications in "official storage areas". This involves maintaining par levels as determined by usage. Replenishes, monitors, and replaces emergency medications in the emergency cart medication trays. d. Receives and processes returned excess, outdated, deteriorated, or otherwise unusable medications and supplies for return to stock, credit, or disposal. Performs bulk compounding of routine and simple pharmaceuticals and records compounding information for quality control and AMIS data collection. Assists Pharmacist(s) in bookkeeping, filing, and maintenance of daily records for control of funds, cost of drugs, ordering drugs and supplies, security, and accountability. Performs packaging of prescriptions for mailing, which includes registered narcotics, which require special wrapping, documentation, and accountability. Assists in the training and orientation of new employees and volunteers. Conducts monthly ward inspections in patient care areas. Selects IV additives and containers, mixes and/or prepares IV medication using sterile techniques and sets aside for Pharmacist to check and attach label; records IV compounding and dispensing information on the compounded sterile products (CSP) log for audit trial, data collections, and quality control; delivers IVs to correct patient care area at appropriate times. Works under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Director and more closely with the division supervisor, who assigns work in specific areas (mail out, outpatient window, pre-pack, inpatient, IVs, compounding, etc.) and under the direct supervision of any Pharmacist they are assisting. Responsible for completing work in correct and accurate form for final review by Pharmacist before dispensing. Work independently within the scope of his/her knowledge referring only unusual situations to the Pharmacist for disposition or solution. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, (Varied shifts between),8:00am-10:00pm Compressed/Flexible:N/A Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Pharmacy TechnicianPD53190A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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. 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. Education or Experience. A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience. Grade Determinations. In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: GS-6 Experience: One year experience at the next lower level, and must fully meet the KSAs at the next lower level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk. Certification: PTCB Certification is Required at this grade level and above. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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. 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). Preferred Experience: Prefers 2 years Pharmacy Technician experience. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G28 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services.

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 Jack C Montgomery VA Medical Center 1011 Honor Heights Drive Muskogee, OK 74401 US
• Name: Wyolene Varner Finch
• Phone: 678-592-7734
• Email: [email protected]