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GS-7 Pharmacy Technicians function in various areas of the pharmacy, e.g. inpatient pharmacy, outpatient pharmacy (East and West campuses), chemotherapy infusion center, clinics, emergency department, surgery, wards, various storage areas, offices, and other patient care areas, under the supervision of the inpatient pharmacy supervisor, outpatient pharmacy supervisor, or pharmacy technician supervisor, depending upon the area of administrative assignment of the incumbent.
Learn more about this agency06/17/2024 to 06/28/2024
$59,915 - $77,891 per year
GS 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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CAZP-12447267-24-DM
795964100
Function of the Position: The incumbent is responsible for the filling, dispensing, procurement, storage, preparation, review, distribution, and control of medications/other pharmaceutical products to patients, inpatient and outpatient treatment units, and research investigators. The work product directly affects the health of inpatients and outpatients.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Inpatient and Outpatient: Incumbent will perform processing and filling of outpatient prescriptions for scheduled and non-scheduled federal legend drugs and medical devices, over-the-counter products and supply items; inpatient preparation and distribution of unit dose medications and ward stock items and intravenous admixtures including cytotoxic chemotherapy; crash cart maintenance; stock management; operation, maintenance, usage, re-stocking, and troubleshooting of automated dispensing equipment/BD IV Prep; patient and customer relations; and preparation and maintenance of various logs, records and reports. Performs advanced functions including intravenous admixture preparation and distribution, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, prescription filling of federally scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and supply items and distribution to patients with a secondary pharmacist check, unit dose, inpatient controlled substance and ward stock processing and distribution, and independent procurement and stock maintenance functions without secondary pharmacist checks.
B. Sterile Compounding: Through use of aseptic technique, responsible for the preparation of pharmaceuticals for parenteral administration; advanced technical working knowledge of various administration routes for various parenteral pharmaceuticals and the special preparation considerations that must be taken into account in their preparation, labeling, handling, storage, distribution and disposal; advanced technical working knowledge of equipment and supplies used in the preparation of intravenous admixtures including but not limited to Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS), biological safety cabinet (BSC), laminar airflow workbench (LAFVV), admixing pumps, needles, syringes, connecting tubing, various drug reservoirs, etc. The incumbent will effectively operate and care for related compounding equipment. Specialized knowledge regarding chemical and physical compatibilities is essential for the proper preparation of parenteral pharmaceuticals.
C. Controlled Substances: Fills and dispenses prescriptions for controlled substances for both Inpatient and Outpatient beneficiaries. Incumbent performs controlled substances inventories as required. Incumbent is required to obtain a witness from nursing during Pyxis replenishment of controlled substances. The incumbent is required to possess advanced knowledge of principles relating to controlled substances and the requirements of FHCC and Network policy and state and Federal regulations, which apply to these drugs.
D. Chemotherapy: Responsible for preparation and labeling of chemotherapeutic agents. Performs advanced functions including intravenous admixture preparation and distribution of cytotoxic chemotherapy, biosimilar products, and bladder irrigation solutions. The incumbent is expected to maintain a high degree of accurate productivity and performance while being extremely sensitive to the specific contribution to oncology service. The technician must have, in addition to the advanced technical working knowledge required for intravenous admixtures, advanced technical knowledge of hazards of chemotherapeutic agents, including but not limited to the dangers posed to those who prepare, deliver, administer and/or receive treatment with these agents; equipment and supplies used in the preparation of cytotoxic chemotherapy including but not limited to Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS), biological safety cabinet (BSC), personal protective equipment, EQUASHIELD closed system transfer device, admixing pumps, connecting tubing, needles, syringes, various drug reservoirs, etc.
Work Schedule: Rotating shifts (days, swings, evenings, midnights, weekends) and Holidays
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Title/Functional Statement #:Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient/PD000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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.
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.
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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 06/28/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12447267.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/795964100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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