This Pharmacy Technician (Control Substance) position is located in Pharmacy Service, Memphis VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN. This position provides support to Inpatient, Outpatient and Telephone Care Pharmacy. This position requires that the Pharmacy Technician (Control Substance) demonstrates a concerned and critical attitude toward accuracy, detailed control and loss management along with advanced problem solving skills to resolve any inventory discrepancies.

Duties

This position provides support to Inpatient, Outpatient and Telephone Care Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician (Control Substance) is assigned as a controlled substance technician. Employees at the GS-8 level are considered highly specialized pharmacy technicians who, under the authority of the Chief of Pharmacy Service and the immediate supervisor, are responsible for the first line management of controlled substances handled by the pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician (Control Substance) works primarily independently with minimal supervision and receives guidance from registered pharmacists when handling more complex patients and procedures. Mandated accountability and control of scheduled drugs makes this a particularly sensitive position that is considered critical by all levels of management. The importance of this duty is emphasized by the fact that the controlled substance vaults are the subject of monthly, independent inspection to ensure compliance with all Federal, VA and facility regulations. Assists in other patient care areas as deemed necessary to maintain the consistency of overall pharmacy services. Inventories and replenishes emergency carts, stock areas, and automated devices without a second review. Responsible for timekeeping duties as assigned, which accurate recording and maintenance of information related to time and attendance. Adheres to the physical security standards for control substances and physical vault storage areas. Thorough knowledge and use of automated systems in use of controlled substance inventory, dispensing, stocking. Performs clerical or technical supply support work necessary to ensure the effective operation of ongoing supply activities. The majority of the duties of this position are performed in the controlled substance storage areas of the Pharmacy Service (Inpatient and Outpatient vault). Work Schedule: Sunday - Saturday, Midnight - 1159, rotating weekends and holidays. Specific Tour of Duty is determined by the Service. Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 50490-F 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: Be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). Education or Experience: None required. 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. For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). OR, National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT). Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. In addition to the basic requirements, the below qualification requirements must be met at the grade in which you are applying. Experience. For the GS-08, Pharmacy Control Substance Technician must possess one year experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs for all GS-08 assignments and meet any additional KSAs for the assignment, if indicated: 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.). 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. Preferred Experience: Controlled Substance management, inventory management and timekeeping experience. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G28 (Change 159), dated November 7, 2023.The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of the GS-8. Physical Requirements: The work involves considerable walking, bending, standing and stooping. Packages lifted occasionally weigh up to 40 pounds. Dexterity is required for the operation of Pharmacy equipment. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacy Technician candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

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 Memphis VA Medical Center 1030 Jefferson Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 US
• Name: Charles Owens
• Phone: 407-453-4928
• Email: [email protected]