The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Pharmacy is seeking exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, and motivated Pharmacy Technicians. This announcement is being advertised to fill pharmacy technician vacancies within the Clinical Center Pharmacy Department's Sterile Compounding-IVAU Section. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity, consider joining our team!

Duties

As a Pharmacy Technician GS-0661-07, your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Accurately filling medication orders by selecting the right dosage form, strength, and quantity. Accurately repackaging medications following departmental procedures. Assuring patient medications have been checked and released by a pharmacist prior to dispensing or delivery. Preparing sterile, hazardous and non-hazardous products according to established procedures and current pharmacy standards (i.e., USP , ). Following gowning, garbing, and hand-hygiene procedures. Using aseptic techniques to compound sterile products. Selecting the correct dosage form, strength, and quantity as ordered, Accurately restocking and maintaining medication periodic automatic replenishment (PAR) levels. Transporting and maintaining the chain of custody of all medications delivered from the pharmacy. Prioritizing deliveries based on STAT, NOW and ROUTINE designations. Accurately following departmental procedures for removing and returning medications to and from inventory. Receiving and verifying drug storage based on product requirements to include hazardous and non-hazardous, refrigerated/frozen and protection from light/heat.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Work is performed in a clinical environment and requires physical exertion to include lifting and carrying large boxes and frequent walks between offices in the Clinical Center.
• The work also requires specific physical characteristics to include dexterity to perform fine precise work, delicate adjustments, and exact measurements associate with delicate machines and specialized drugs.
• The work is performed in a clinical environment, Work involves moderate risks and discomforts associated with for example, exposure to chemical solutions, toxic agents, or irritant chemicals.
• Special safety precautions and protective gear and clothing may be required in the clinical areas.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-07 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: A. I qualify for this position at the GS-07 level because I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Accurately compounding sterile medications using aseptic technique; cleaning, operating, and maintaining specialized pharmacy equipment including biological safety cabinets; accurately performing pharmaceutical calculations; accurately measuring appropriate ingredients; and accurately logging investigational drugs to maintain inventory balance. OR B. I qualify for this position at the GS-07 level because I have completed one full year of graduate education, or an internship, in Pharmacy related education. One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study, or 18 semester hours. OR C. I qualify for this position at the GS-07 level because I have a combination of graduate level education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12550646

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]