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The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting in providing and coordinating complete pharmaceutical care activities in the Outpatient Pharmacy and provides coverage as needed in the Inpatient Pharmacy and other medication-related areas in agreement with the mission, vision, and goals of the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS).
Learn more about this agency10/07/2024 to 10/14/2024
$62,741 - $81,562 per year
GS 8
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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CBSW-12567596-25-KM
812979700
Duties may include but are not limited to:
This position serves as the vault pharmacy technician. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining accurate physical and electronic inventories, preparing orders of controlled substances for the procurement technician to maintain par levels, and receiving controlled substance orders for their section, as well as accurately completing and filling dispensing documents, transfer reports, and other inventory management related forms as assigned.
Computer Data Entry:
(1) Assess a list of patients in the emergency department and inpatient setting who have not had an admission medication reconciliation performed.
(2) Enter progress notes into the patient medical record, using information obtained directly from the patient. Forward each completed note to the appropriate pharmacist for co-signature.
(3) Track pending and completed medication reconciliations in the appropriate pharmacy database.
(4) Report all potential patient or pharmacy distribution problems verbally and/or in writing as requested by the pharmacist in the area assigned. Assist the pharmacist in reporting Adverse Drug Reactions, Medication Errors and 'Near Misses'.
Education & Personal Competence:
(1) Maintain competence by participating in staff development programs.
(2) Provide in-service programs for the appropriate acute care personnel and pharmacy technicians as assigned.
(3) Successfully complete annual competency certifications based on specific clinical functions/activities assigned.
Confidentiality, Security, and Infection Control
(1) Comply with all hospital patient and service confidentiality guidelines and policies.
(2) Comply with all hospital infection control guidelines and policies.
(3) Follow applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as delineated in the computer access agreement and VA policy.
(4) Protect patient information from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion.
Accurate Medication Orders
(1) Medication orders (unit dose, ward stock, parenteral products) are processed and filled accurately in accordance with all laws, rules, regulations, and policies as observed by supervisor and reports of incidents received by the supervisor.
(2) Medications (unit dose, ward stock, parenteral products) are delivered to the customer or patient care area in a timely manner to ensure standards for turnaround time are met, as evidenced by supervisor review and reports of incidents received by the supervisor.
(3) Medications deemed unnecessary or unusable by nursing staff and placed in the Return to Pharmacy bins are returned to pharmacy in a timely manner and assessed for appropriateness of reuse, as evidenced by supervisor review and reports of incidents received by the supervisor.
(4) Patient medications brought into the hospital upon admission that are confiscated by nursing staff for turn in to Pharmacy are processed accurately and efficiently according to policy, as evidenced by supervisor review and reports of incidents received by the supervisor.
(5) Potential medication order problems are brought to the attention of the pharmacist for assistance with resolution as observed by the supervisor and reports of incidents received by the supervisor.
General Performance
(1) Compliance with the Joint Commission, VHA, VA and other program review criteria that govern service is exhibited and documented as evidenced by both internal and external reviews. Employee demonstrates high ethical standards and prevents violations of the law.
(2) Proficiency in the operation of the relevant VISTA computer packages (to include CPRS, Controlled Substance, Outpatient, Inpatient, Progress Note, Hospital Information, Laboratory, Time and Attendance, etc) is consistently demonstrated as assessed by the supervisor.
(3) Maintains proficiency in the operation of the relevant pharmacy automation and equipment as assessed by the supervisor including cleaning, restocking, replenishing, and troubleshooting.
(4) Patient sensitive materials are consistently disposed of in sensitive waste receptacles as required by Federal rules and regulations / HIPAA. Faxes, messages, written orders and other communications are handled appropriately without deviation from the patient confidentiality requirements as evidenced by supervisor observation and reports of incidents to the supervisor.
(5) Pharmaceutical waste is consistently handled and disposed of according to health care system policy as evidenced by supervisor observation and reports of incidents to the supervisor.
Work Schedule: Various Schedules, may include some holidays and weekends.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
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.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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 10/14/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12567596.
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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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/812979700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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