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's Pharmacy Informatics Section. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity, consider joining our team!

Duties

As a Pharmacy Technician (Informatics), the incumbent provides support to pharmacists within the department to maintain safe and timely patient care operations. Collaborating with IT teams to install and configure pharmacy information systems including pharmacy management software, medication dispensing systems, and automated medication storage and retrieval systems. Conducting testing and quality assurance procedures to verify system functionality and adherence to regulatory requirements. Monitoring and maintaining the performance, availability, and security of pharmacy information technologies. Coordinating routine system upgrades, patches, and backups, ensuring minimal disruptions to pharmacy operations. Generating reports and analyze data to identify opportunities for process improvement. Assisting pharmacy leadership in designing and implementing medication utilization reviews and drug utilization evaluations (e.g. a standing member of the Drug Shortage Committee). Collaborating with pharmacy staff to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency through the effective utilization of pharmacy information technologies. Identifying and recommending process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements to optimize medication management and minimize medication errors. Ensuring systems comply with the latest industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to pharmacy informatics. Assisting in conducting internal audits and prepare documentation for external regulatory inspections related to pharmacy information systems. Providing troubleshooting instructions for automated dispensing equipment.

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.
• Dexterity is required for handling delicate machines and special drugs.
• The incumbent frequently walks between offices in the Clinical Center and other buildings of the campus. The incumbent must be capable of spending most of the day on foot.
• May be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, googles, gloves, or shields.
• Position is considered Emergency Essential. See "Additional Information" section below for additional details for this designation.
• Moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals.
• Medical Requirement: Must be fit for lifting and carrying large boxes.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization.

Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-07 Pharmacy Technician (Informatics) position: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (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: Collaborate with IT teams to install and configure pharmacy information systems; Monitor the performance and security of pharmacy technologies to ensure integrity of systems; Coordinate activities with multidisciplinary teams to implement medication safety initiatives and streamline workflows; Aid in training staff on proper use of automated dispensing technologies. OR Completed one full year of graduate education, or an internship, in Pharmacy. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent (1) year of full-time study, or 18 semester hours. OR 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/12548637

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]