This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As a Lead Pharmacy Tech, responsible for a two or more Pharmacy Techs team to assist Pharmacist in processing and dispensing prescriptions within the 96th Medical Group.

Duties

Performs pharmacy dispensing services. Receives and reviews individual prescriptions for the full range of pharmaceuticals, to include controlled drugs, to determine kind, strength, and dosage of drugs to be dispensed. Lead a team or two or more pharmacy technicians. Interprets prescription orders for appropriateness and conformity with established standards. Performs work leader duties. Plans, distributes, and balances work to be accomplished by employees. Ensures the work assignment of employees is accomplished in accordance with appropriate regulations, rules, and law within established time frames. Performs pharmacy compounding functions. Interprets orders for appropriateness and conformity with established pharmaceutical standards. Works in intravenous additive solution area and performs sterile solution operations. Receives and reviews orders received for intravenous additive solutions and checks with the pharmacist if incomplete orders or other discrepancies are noted. Performs administrative and logistical functions. Prepares and maintains various pharmacy records, files, and administrative reports determining and modifying format and content. Performs clinic inspections and maintains work area and equipment. Provides training, assistance, and technical oversight as required. Trains newly assigned pharmacy personnel, e.g., pharmacists, technician trainees, and volunteers, on all aspects of pharmacy operations.

Requirements

• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors and contrast.
• Will be required to participate in the Tuberculosis (TB) program.
• May be subject to testing and/or immunization programs for HEP B/Rubella, as determined for health and safety of employees.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience performing at least two of the following tasks which includes: (1) filling prescriptions, (2) distributing pharmaceuticals, (3) maintaining accurate inventory of controlled substances, and (4) utilizing pharmacy-based computer systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CB DHA FLORIDA PANHANDLE MKT-EGLIN AFB DO NOT CONTACT EGLIN AFB, FL 32542 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk