The duties of this position are performed in all areas of the Inpatient/Outpatient Pharmacy Section, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta Georgia, Pharmacy service. The incumbent is a rotating, generalized pharmacy technician, who, under the authority of the Chief, Pharmacy Service, is directly involved in all aspects of the preparation and dispensing of drug orders and prescription items.

Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws MAJOR DUTIES: Unit Dose Medication Management Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC) Sterile Product Compounding (IV and Chemotherapy Admixtures) Bulk compounding and Extemporaneous Compounding Outpatient Pharmacy Activities ScriptPro Automated Prescription Filling System Controlled Substance Dispensing Material Management And all other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Must be available for variable tours: days, afternoons, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Subject to change based on the needs of the agency. Compressed/Flexible:Not Authorized Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: F00349 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP: 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: 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: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a. Education or Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience associated with the scope of Pharmacy Technician practice. Grade Determinations: In addition to the meeting the Basic Requirements listed above, GS-6 must meet the following GS-6 Requirements. Certification. Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required for this grade level and above. Certification must be submitted. with application package. 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 (*) AND 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. AND Ability to perform Assignments. Pharmacy technicians may be assigned to any area of the pharmacy including expanded distributive function assignments; for example assignment as team leaders for specific process improvement teams involving technical areas or performing more highly complex duties including preparation of oncology agents for clinical pharmacy specialists. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/15 MARCH 17, 2006 PART II APPENDIX G28The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. Physical Requirements: Work may involve prolonged standing and/or walking. Work involves lifting of weights up to 40 pounds. Incumbent will be subject to bending and stooping. Transportation of goods from pharmacy to pharmacy will be required. The position requires incumbent rotation through all pharmacy programs and rotation through all shifts (including evening, day, weekend, holiday, and potentially midnight). The incumbent will be required to work tours of duty as assigned. NOTE: Your description of your work experience in your resume/CV must adequately demonstrate all required knowledge, skills, and abilities in order for you to be found qualified and referred for consideration. Preferred Experience: 1 Year inpatient hospital experience. Experience with pharmacy automation software including Pyxis, high speed packagers, and IV workflow software. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-28. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. Physical Requirements: Work may involve prolonged standing and/or walking. Work involves lifting of weights up to 40 pounds. Incumbent will be subject to bending and stooping. Transportation of goods from pharmacy to pharmacy will be required. The position requires incumbent rotation through all pharmacy programs and rotation through all shifts (including evening, day, weekend, holiday, and potentially midnight). The incumbent will be required to work tours of duty as assigned.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center One Freedom Way Augusta, GA 30901 US
• Name: Deborah Little-Hill
• Phone: (757) 722-9961 X6101
• Email: [email protected]