Pharmacy Technician
Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
Correlating printed prescription labels with prescriptions, patient profiles or other information Processing completed prescriptions for patients Operating the patient notification system Investigating/resolving patient problems and maintaining workflow in this area Filling full range of prescribed medications for waiting patients, as well as for mail order requests Work Schedule:
Wednesday - Sunday, 7:
00 am - 3:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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 Certification - All applicants for this position must possess certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) English Language Proficiency Experience - To be considered for this position, all applicants must possess one year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-05) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
To be considered for this position, all applicants must demonstrate the following technical 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; AND 6. Knowledge of the computerized prescription process demonstrated by the ability to input prescriptions and medication orders. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G28, Pharmacy Technician Qualification Standard The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. Physical Requirements:
Walking, bending, stooping, sitting and standing for long periods of time are required. Lifting, moving, stacking or otherwise manipulating packages weighing up to 45 pounds may be required. Electronic data entry and reading and working with figures for prolonged periods may also be required. Physical and emotional stress may result from the technical workload pressures inherent in this position. Work is performed in patient care areas and in the pharmacy, where there is potential for exposure to communicable diseases. Such areas are adequately heated, and ventilated, and normal safety precautions are required.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Correlating printed prescription labels with prescriptions, patient profiles or other information Processing completed prescriptions for patients Operating the patient notification system Investigating/resolving patient problems and maintaining workflow in this area Filling full range of prescribed medications for waiting patients, as well as for mail order requests Work Schedule:
Wednesday - Sunday, 7:
00 am - 3:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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 Certification - All applicants for this position must possess certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) English Language Proficiency Experience - To be considered for this position, all applicants must possess one year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-05) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
To be considered for this position, all applicants must demonstrate the following technical 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; AND 6. Knowledge of the computerized prescription process demonstrated by the ability to input prescriptions and medication orders. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G28, Pharmacy Technician Qualification Standard The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. Physical Requirements:
Walking, bending, stooping, sitting and standing for long periods of time are required. Lifting, moving, stacking or otherwise manipulating packages weighing up to 45 pounds may be required. Electronic data entry and reading and working with figures for prolonged periods may also be required. Physical and emotional stress may result from the technical workload pressures inherent in this position. Work is performed in patient care areas and in the pharmacy, where there is potential for exposure to communicable diseases. Such areas are adequately heated, and ventilated, and normal safety precautions are required.
- Department:
0661 Pharmacy Technician - Salary Range:
$40,287 to $52,374 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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