The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

Duties

The incumbent serves as a pharmacy technician. The incumbent is under the supervision of the Associate Chief, Clinical Pharmacy Service, or designee. In general, the incumbent performs clinical and technical management duties to support the Clinical Pharmacy Service. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity and range of variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. However, if time permits, the incumbent may be assigned additional clinical and technical management duties to other areas within the Pharmacy Service. Pharmacy technicians at this level have a higher level of responsibility for specialized areas of pharmacy and are expected to independently carry out assigned tasks of considerable difficulty. Duties include but are not limited to: Pharmacy technicians in this assignment specialize in areas such as medication history review, clinical specialist (acute care, anticoagulation, behavioral health, cardiology, emergency medicine, geriatrics, HBPC, infectious diseases, nephrology, substance use disorder, oncology, pain, PACT, pharmacogenomics, women's health) and any other specialized area in the advancement of the profession. Completes new patient intake reviews and/or medication histories for provider review. The pharmacy technician will serve as a subject matter expert and key resource in the day to-day technician duties of the specialized area. Provides population management functions using patient care dashboards to identify patients for potential intervention. Assists with ongoing engagement and recruitment of Veterans to the Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) clinics. Educates Veterans regarding disease states, ensures Veterans have appropriate monitoring supplies and provide monitoring guidance. Independently maneuvers algorithms to access patient needs and refer care in accordance with patient and/or clinician responses. Assists in coordinating clinic coverage for unexpected leave. Provides reminder phone calls as needed for coordination of care. Serves as a point of contact for patients and to monitor for medication therapy compliance. Manages incoming veteran calls, voicemail and secure messages and addresses as appropriate. Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy drug policies and procedures, as they pertain to pharmacy. Collaborates with the CPP, nursing staff and physicians to prepare for future workload. Supports the CPP in conducting continuous process improvements and outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas; performing physical assessments; and ordering laboratory and other tests under the CPP's scope of practice to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy. Work Schedule: Tour of Duty will be 8 hour shifts between the hours of 7:00am -10:00 pm on a rotating basis that may include weekends and holidays. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: FS# 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not available PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO):Not available 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: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education or Experience: For all grade levels and positions that accept both education and experience to qualify, equivalent combinations of qualifying education and experience that total at least 100% are qualifying. The combined percentage is determined by adding total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level to the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. 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. 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: GS-8 Experience: Candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and must demonstrate the following KSAs for all GS-08 assignments and meet any additional KSAs for the assignment, if indicated: Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology and policies in a specialized area or section of pharmacy (such as sterile compounding, controlled substances, automation, clinical pharmacy, contact center, etc.) Note: See Specialized Area.in the Definitions Section. Skill in training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures. Ability to evaluate, analyze and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy. **You must address the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in your resume for us to qualify you** References: VA handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G28 Pharmacy Technician Qualification Standards. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. Physical Requirements: Physical movements involve completion of routine pharmacy functions which include but are not limited to significant computer work/typing, prescription order entry and processing, contact of patients (both face to face and via phone). Certain tasks are repetitive in nature and require multiple steps performed in succession for success. The incumbent should be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without significant difficulty. Incumbent must be able to stand or sit in one place for considerable time during completion of complex tasks. Complexity of mental processes involved is extensive, demanding, and challenging.

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 Robert J Dole VA Medical and Regional Office Center 5500 East Kellogg Drive Wichita, KS 67218 US
• Name: Eduardo Alva
• Phone: 316-469-0922
• Email: [email protected]