Pharmacy Technician

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System is recruiting for one Pharmacy Technician Coordinator positions. These positions oversee specialized pharmacy programs, ensuring compliance with complex regulatory requirements, quality standards, and patient safety practices. Coordinators exercise independent technical judgment, manage program operations, and support compliance, performance improvement, and effective pharmacy services.

Tulsa (James Mountain Inhofe VAMC) - Tulsa (James Mountain Inhofe VAMC) facility VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards - Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Serves as a key resource advising others in their specialty area or section of the pharmacy, such as procurement, sterile compounding (USP compounding standards), controlled substances (DEA), automation, clinical pharmacy, lead technician functions, contact center operations, or Care in the Community (CITC). Analyzes data for independent performance improvement projects, workload analysis, and statistical reports. Solves problems and implements corrective actions to maximize outcomes in the program area. Maintains special accreditations and prepares for national reviews and inspections, including those conducted by The Joint Commission, the Office of Inspector General, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists®, and controlled substance inspection authorities. Develops training programs and materials for orientation, competency development, and regulatory education within the specialized pharmacy program area. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work schedule may vary based on operational needs and may be negotiable. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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: Situational (Ad-hoc) as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 623-59147-A

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. 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.