Pharmacy Technician
Company: usagov
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
This position functions in the inpatient section of the pharmacy
service. PTCB certification is required. Primary responsibilities
of this position include the processing, preparing and filling of
unit dose and sterile parenteral medications and solutions,
maintaining all IV rooms and stocking the automated medication
dispensing system. National pharmacy technician certification is
required.
This job is open to
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Duties
A. Inpatient Pharmacy/Sterile compounding
1. The technician will demonstrate understanding of general
workflow of the inpatient pharmacy section and the duties and
responsibilities pertaining to each inpatient pharmacy area.
2. The technician will be able to consistently show competence in
correct compounding procedure and sterile technique through
demonstration and actual work performance. The technician is
responsible for properly compounding, labeling and delivering in
a
timely manner all IV piggybacks and admixtures used in this Medical
Center, including TPNs/PPNs, cardiac and electrolyte batches
and replacement fluids. The technician will comply with all
documentation processes required for product preparation as well
as
quality assessment measures to ensure strict adherence to sterile
compounding guidelines.
3. Depending on the complexity and nature of the preparation, the
actual compounding process will be completed without direct
supervision. A supervising pharmacist will initial the compounded
product verifying its accuracy prior to dispensing and delivery
to
the appropriate patient ward.
4. The technician is responsible for delivery of pharmacy supply
items for use in the inpatient pharmacy satellites and IV rooms or
as
identified by their direct supervisor
B. Pharmacy Supply
1. The technician will demonstrate ability in accurately completing
fills for all automated medication dispensing units and will
participate in conducting quality assurance audits as requested by
their direct supervisor. The process will include pulling
medications from the pharmacy supply area, completing and filing
reports, loading medications into individual dispensing units
in
patient areas and troubleshooting any problems.
2. The technician will be responsible for conducting routine ward
inspections and maintaining general upkeep of designated work
areas, including pharmacy satellites and IV rooms.
3. The technician is responsible for maintaining appropriate
inventory and par levels of all medications and supplies kept in
the
inpatient pharmacy areas as well as designated emergency crash
carts located in inpatient areas throughout the Medical Center.
4. The technician will have a general knowledge of workflow for the
outpatient pharmacy section and the pharmacy supply.
C. General duties
1. The technician will be proficient in covering all shifts and
areas of coverage for the inpatient section. The technician will
also be
proficient in providing support for the pharmacists in all sections
of the pharmacy service during off tour hours. Additional training
will be provided to each technician to cover a specialty area. Once
the training is completed, the technician will be proficient in
providing coverage for the designated specialty area as
assigned.
2. The technician is responsible for participating in code blue
activities when assigned, including retrieval of the code blue
narcotic
pack.
3. The technician will demonstrate ability in utilizing the
pharmacy telephone system to deliver missing doses to individual
nursing
stations in a timely manner.
4. The technician will be responsible for removing outdated,
unusable and/or excess inventory for return to pharmacy supply
for
appropriate redistribution, return for credit or destruction
Work Schedule: All shifts, Monday through Friday (Rotating
weekends/holidays)
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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:
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for
employment, the following criteria must be met for this
position.
EXPERIENCE: One year specialized experience at the next lower grade
(GS-5) directly related to the position being filled, that
demonstrates the clinical competencies needed to provide services
as a Pharmacy Technician. Examples of qualifying experience
include: The technician will have a fundamental working knowledge
of the pharmacy drug and supply procurement process.
Candidates must also demonstrate all of the following technical
KSAs:
References: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G28, Pharmacy
Technician, Qualification Standard, GS-0661, Veterans Health
Administration.
Physical Requirements: The work requires the regular and recurring
use of a computer monitor and prolonged periods of sitting.
However, based on the secondary duty assignments, the work may
require regular and recurring physical exertion, involving standing
for prolonged periods of time, walking, lifting/carrying of
pharmaceutical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds, bending/stooping
and moving of pharmacy equipment (i.e. cache carts, supply carts,
Omnicells etc.).
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript or high school diploma 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit
toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or
military service experience. 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.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide
injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated,
depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal
Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19
vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on
Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal
Employees. Therefore, to the extent a VA job announcement includes
language requiring applicants to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does
not currently apply to this Job Announcement. VA may request
information regarding your vaccination status, if selected, for the
purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as
masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
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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comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY
NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application,
r--sum--, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may
affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment
reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process
to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or
during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge
regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with
making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have
access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of
position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time,
temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the
following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure
you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
VA Form 10-2850c will be collected from the selectee.
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if
applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this
position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all
documents required for your application, such as a copy of your
transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former
Federal employees), etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this
position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the
documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET)
on 06/02/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the
questionnaire click
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11955862.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Details page will display the status of your
application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus
scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your
USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.
Agency contact information
Ricky Clark
Phone
319-509-6482
Email
Ricky.Clark@va.gov
Address
San Diego VA Medical Center 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego,
CA 92161 US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. After we receive application
packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy
announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure
qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the
review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and
applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred
applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly
by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants
receive a final notification once a selection decision has been
made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging
into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.
Information regarding your application status can be found in the
USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement
that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or
obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a
face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza
vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive
may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from
federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza
season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA
patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations
include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated
clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and
VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and
unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid
and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,
intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors,
researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who
are expected to perform any or all of their work at these
facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents,
interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel
providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other
personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA
medical facilities.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
VA Form 10-2850c will be collected from the selectee.
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if
applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this
position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all
documents required for your application, such as a copy of your
transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former
Federal employees), etc.
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