Pharmacy Technician

The employee performs varied technical duties in the inpatient and/or outpatient pharmacy sections under the direction of a Lead Pharmacy Technician, Supervisor Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Pharmacist, or Inpatient/Outpatient Pharmacy Program Manager. Assists in training developmental pharmacy technicians and students. Assumes an active role in the overall pharmacy-training program consisting of students, externs, interns, residents, and professional and non-professional staff members.

A Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties included but not limited to: A. Inpatient Activities: Follows USP 797/800 Guidelines for compounded sterile preparations. Accurately prepares parenteral admixture products for final check by a Clinical Pharmacist. Uses standard protocols to determine expiration date for each batch prepared. Consistently displays good manufacturing practices competency and sterile technique. Maintains quality assurance records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Provides intravenous admixture bulk fluid automatic replenishment service for inpatient units and outpatient areas. Performs all technical functions of unit-dose medication distribution. Performs other duties as assigned. Utilizes autogenerated reports to replenish inpatient automated dispensing cabinets. Replenishes medications and supplies for inpatient units. Maintains proper records of medications and supplies. Conducts monthly inspections of medication storage areas system-wide. Removes all expired and deteriorated drugs from stock. Replenishes emergency/crash cart medication trays according to standardized list. Utilizes unit dose packaging equipment to prepare "unit doses" for dispensing through the Inpatient Pharmacy section. Prepares labels for repackaged medications for final check by a Clinical Pharmacist. Schedules equipment preventative maintenance and cleaning. Records pertinent packaging information for each medication canister. B. Outpatient Activities Receives prescriptions and refill requests examining against medication profiles for administrative irregularities and refers to a Clinical Pharmacist as appropriate. Enters refill requests into the computer database accurately and efficiently. Correctly prepares/fills prescriptions, prescription labels, and related documents for final check by a Clinical Pharmacist. Enters correct lot number and expiration dates for dispensed medications into automated dispensing systems. Verifies patient identification prior to medication release at pick-up. Verifies patient receipt all prescriptions when picking up. Prepares medication packages appropriately for safe mail transit/delivery. Operates automated medication dispensing systems and performs preventative maintenance and cleaning. Utilizes autogenerated reports to replenish the outpatient automated dispensing system. Replenishes medications and supplies for outpatient clinics according to "on demand" orders. Maintains proper medication and supply records. Removes expired and deteriorated drugs stock. Conducts monthly inspections of medications storage areas system-wide. Answer telephones and other general questions triaging to other Pharmacy personnel where appropriate. Manages all tickets in health connect queue and triages to Clinical Pharmacist where necessary. C. Procurement/Drug Supply Chain Security Act Activities Accepts pharmaceutical deliveries from the prime vendor/warehouse. Checks incoming orders for accuracy validating the quantity received corresponds to the quantity ordered. Notify appropriate personnel of discrepancies. Rotates stock by date. Assists in maintaining pharmacy cleanliness and organization. Notifies appropriate personnel of actual or anticipated medication and supply shortages for timely procurement of additional stock. Work Schedule: M-F 8am-430pm; rotating holidays and weekends; all shifts are determined or approved by management and based on service needs Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 25384F Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.