The Raymond G Murphy Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is seeking 2 Lead Pharmacy Technician Supervisor for Inpatient and Outpatient Units.

Duties

Directs workflow based on the dynamic needs of pharmacy. Accurately prepares and labels inpatient and outpatient medications for final review by a pharmacist in a timely manner. Accurately prepares and labels-controlled substance prescriptions for final review by a pharmacist according to established policies, procedures, and regulations regarding security and record keeping. Correctly operates and maintains complicated pharmacy equipment according to established standard operation procedures. Accurately replenishes controlled and non-controlled substances in the Omnicell medication dispensing cabinets and Omnicell medication carousels in a timely manner. Assists medical center staff and non-staff either by phone or in person, concerning drug distribution and general triaging of requests for the pharmacist, and refers to a pharmacist appropriately. Compounds hazardous and non-hazardous sterile, and non-sterile products by selecting, calculating, and measuring the appropriate ingredients; mixing in a safe and effective manner utilizing aseptic technique when appropriate; inspects final product for accuracy, suitability, and elegance; labels the product, and maintains records of the process. Performs final review of medications prepared by other technicians to be dispensed to inpatient areas. Operate in different areas of the Pharmacy Service to assist in coverage due to staffing needs. Accurately completes VISTA documentation including units dispensed and automatic replenishment. Assists department leadership in data collection for process monitoring and improvement of pharmacy operations. Assists frontline staff in customer service recovery. Assists pharmacists with PATS-R resolutions. Follows all policies regarding remote wireless continuous temperature monitoring. Proactively provides coverage to areas within the Pharmacy Service based on staffing needs within and outside of their designated section of the Pharmacy. Monitors the GS-6 and below pharmacy technicians for compliance with applicable pharmacy policies and procedures. Trains and orients new technicians and other new pharmacy staff regarding facility and department policies and procedures. Performs quality assurance check to ensure continued readiness of pharmacy service operations for compliance with accepted standards mandated by auditing and credentialing agencies. Operates in conjunction with the Clinical Automation Technician(s) to assist with the training, maintenance, access control and troubleshooting of pharmacy automation equipment. Assists the IV room manager on the completion of the IV room process validation. Assists in the completion of the oncology pharmacy IV process validation. Ensures that compounding staff are compliant with USP 797/800 compounding standards. Assists in maintaining training documentation and training manuals. Maintains the local VA All-Hazards Emergency Cache (AHEC) by receiving new product, rotating stock accordingly checks expiration dates, perform weekly inspections, assures compliance with the Shelf-Life Extension Program (SLEP). This is completed under the direction of the AHEC Pharmacy manager and Inpatient Pharmacy Technician Supervisor. Maintains inpatient and outpatient pharmacy medication inventory using established methods and procedures. Coordinates monthly nursing/clinical ward and pharmacy inspections to ensure that all areas are inspected. Promotes, in collaboration with Pharmacy Procurement, cost-effective strategies to implement into daily workflow. Operates in conjunction with the Controlled Substance Technician(s) to ensure compliance with controlled substance medication policies from the GS-6 and below pharmacy technicians. Work Schedule: Variable Tour of Duty Compressed/Flexible:Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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. 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). National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT). 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: Lead Pharmacy Technician GS-08: Experience: One year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the lower 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: PTCB as a CPhT, or NHA as a ExCPT. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs 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. References: VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G28 Pharmacy Technician Qualification Standard dated 11/07/2023 Physical Requirements: The work requires the regular and recurring use of a computer monitor and prolonged periods of sitting. However, based on the secondary duty assignments, the work may require regular and recurring physical exertion, involving standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, lifting/carrying of pharmaceutical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds and bending/stooping.

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 Raymond G Murphy Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1501 San Pedro Drive, Southeast Albuquerque, NM 87108 US
• Name: Evelyn Gaynor
• Phone: (415) 221-4810 X23645
• Email: [email protected]