Pharmacy Technician (Procurement Support)
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Asheville
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary The Pharmacy Technician (Procurement Support) is located
at the Charles George VA Medical Center, Asheville, NC, and serves
as staff pharmacy technicians performing technical support to
inpatient, outpatient, and procurement sections of the Pharmacy.
Responsibilities Duties of the Pharmacy Technician (Procurement
Support) include, but are not limited to: Medication Management
System: Reads and interprets prescriptions, obtains proper
medication or material in the proper strength and dosage form;
determines proper amount and counts, pours, or measures the
medications; affixes proper label; and records required data on
Pharmacy's copy of prescription/order. After a final check by a
pharmacist, dispenses medication in ambulatory care, pass or
discharge situations. For unit-dose medications, performs final
review of medication (prepared by another technician) to be
dispensed to inpatient areas (unit-dose carts), and/or fills
unit-dose carts independently without secondary review. Collects
drug use evaluation data for quality improvement purposes. Operates
and maintains complicated pharmacy equipment. After
prescription/order(s) are reviewed by a pharmacist for therapeutic
propriety, reviews orders for technical accuracy and converts the
order, if necessary, so that the item dispensed corresponds to the
drug and dose ordered. Enters correct drug, strength, dosage form,
and quantity into the patient's medication profile (DHCP or
otherwise). Someone authorized to verify accuracy subsequently
reviews the medication profile for accuracy. Performs final
verification of simple, non-sterile compounds prepared by lower
level technicians. Answers questions from pharmacy and non-pharmacy
personnel regarding drug distribution. Identifies basic therapeutic
problems such as duplicate therapy with drugs in the same class and
alerts the pharmacist to the possible need for clinical
intervention. Assists in total quality improvement activities by
participating in medical center and service process assessment and
action teams and continually seeks to improve services. Monitors
inventory needs in-patient care areas, relays this information to
the Procurement Pharmacy Technician. Orders inventory needs during
his/her absence. This also includes placing stock in proper storage
areas, rotating stock on shelves, and removing/replacing outdated
items. Prepares Sterile or Intravenous Additive Solutions. Applies
rigid aseptic techniques in preparing sterile solutions. Uses
proper sterile techniques to ensure the solution is not
contaminated and potentially dangerous to the patient. Prioritizes
drug orders according to established pharmacy procedures.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to operate automated equipment
within pharmacy services. Procurement: Creates purchase orders
through Daily Supply Management Online Orders (SMO), Government
Purchase Card, VISTA request, or Purchase Agent Order via Prime
Vendor Internet Computer, IFCAP or credit card. Maintains accurate
records of purchases, and control of purchase card is subject to
quarterly Fiscal Service review. Identifies sources for purchase
according to active contracts and specific ordering protocols and
regulations. Conducts market research considering competitive
pricing, quality, availability, and other issues to locate
appropriate vendor to determine best value and relays findings to
other procurement personnel. Keeps current on contracts, product
availability, and prices to identify appropriate sources and
ensures most cost-effective products are purchased according to
Federal Supply Schedule. Work Schedule: 40 hours per week:
7:00a-3:30pm, 8:00am-4:30pm, 9:00am-6:00pm, rotating weekends,
holidays, other tours Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework:
Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Financial
Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of
Employment 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. You may be required to serve a
probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online
onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a
requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans
Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional
Information" below for details. Qualifications Applicants pending
the completion of educational or certification/licensure
requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not
be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United
States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is
not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA
Policy. Education or Experience. A high school diploma or
equivalent; or at least 3 months experience. Certification.
Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification
Board (PTCB) is required at grades GS-6 and above. English Language
Proficiency. Pharmacy technicians appointed to direct patient care
positions must be proficient in spoken and written English in
accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. May
qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as
described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation
(only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this
occupation and meet the criteria). IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE,
PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING
YOUR EXPERIENCE. Grade Determinations: GS-6 Experience. One year
experience at the next lower level and must fully meet the KSAs at
the next lower level (GS-5): 1. Ability to operate and care for
automated dispensing devices and equipment. 2. Knowledge of, and
ability to perform, aseptic technique. 3. Knowledge of basic
inventory procedures. 4. Knowledge of pharmacy information systems.
Certification. PTCB certification is required at this grade level
and above. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the
following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the
assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*) (GS-06):
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Ability to solve
problems and make recommendations, e.g., troubleshoot operational
problems and refer for appropriate action. 2. Knowledge of the
operation and care of automated equipment 3. Knowledge of, and
ability to follow, written instructions for compounding with
aseptic technique for hazardous materials such as oncology agents.
4. Knowledge, and ability to perform, compounding with aseptic
technique for routine sterile products. 5. Knowledge of policies
and procedures for inventory management in specialized areas such
as emergency carts.6. Knowledge of the computerized prescription
process demonstrated by the ability to input prescriptions and
medication orders. Assignments. Pharmacy technicians may be
assigned to any area of the pharmacy including expanded
distributive function assignments; for example assignment as team
leaders for specific process improvement teams involving technical
areas or performing more highly complex duties including
preparation of oncology agents for clinical pharmacy specialists.
For all assignments above the full performance level, the
higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity
(difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the
incumbent at least 25% of the time. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/15
PART II APPENDIX G28 The actual grade at which an applicant may be
selected for this vacancy is GS-6.The full performance level of
this vacancy is GS-6. Physical Requirements: This position may
involve potentially extended periods of sitting, standing, carrying
of items weighting up to 20 pounds; i.e., files, medical records,
and manuals. In general, the work does not require special physical
demands. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with
your application if you are basing all or part of your
qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited
colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to
qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign
education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a
Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to
receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual
(Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4,
6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years
they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer
newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related
non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which
they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved
prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job
opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to
apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38,
and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment
authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care
personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e.,
medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote
workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you
will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit
documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The
agency will provide additional information regarding what
information or documentation will be needed and how you can request
a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the
reasonable accommodation process. Due to COVID-19, VA is currently
in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected
to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the
local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the
office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed
on this announcement. Management officials will provide information
about returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when
applicable. At that time, you may be eligible to request to
continue to telework depending upon the terms of your
organization's telework policy and the duties of the position. If
you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not
have in electronic form, view the following link for information
regarding an Alternate Application.
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