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Lead Pharmacy Technician - Compounded Sterile Products
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 39 days ago
About the Role
This position is located at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care | Veterans Affairs. The Lead Pharmacy Technician leads three (3) GS-07 or more pharmacy technicians/employees/staff members, provides direction for daily operations and assumes responsibility for integrating and monitoring standard pharmacy policies to maintain continuous workflow and quality within the service.
What You'll Do
- →VA offers a Comprehensive TOTAL REWARD$ package.
- →This position is located at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care | Veterans Affairs.
- →The Lead Pharmacy Technician performs duties independently, which consist of significant scope and complexity and will assist with technician oversight.
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Trains and orients new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures.
- →Evaluates, analyzes and coordinates workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy.
- →Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling the technician workflow of both the IV/Infusion room pharmacy.
- →Coordinates and assures completion of technician workload.
- →The incumbent provides first line coordination and oversight for all areas of the IV/Infusion service including staff work assignments, sick leave coverage and any customer service issues.
- →Observes technician staff, seeks methods to improve the general workflow and makes recommendations when appropriate in a framework that is conducive to good performance and high morale.
- →Identifies areas to enhance IV/Infusion room operating efficiency, personal proficiency and improve veteran/patient care and employee satisfaction.
- →Responsible for the reliable operation of the automated dispensing systems, such as IVX and independently resolves various questions and problems which arise that might affect the IV/Infusion service.
- →Responsible for maintaining stock control and ensuring that drugs and supply items are on hand in sufficient quantities to meet demands.
- →Provides input to the supervisor of all aspects of performance to include recognition of outstanding performance, disciplinary problems, reassignments and training needs of technical personnel.
- →Responsible for the orientation and training of newly assigned personnel in the IV/Infusion services area of the pharmacy.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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