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Pharmacy Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
About the Role
Orlando is looking to recruit for Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient/Outpatient Controlled Substance) at the Daytona Clinic.
What You'll Do
- →This position is for a certified Controlled Substance Pharmacy Technician above the full performance level as a GS-8 at the Orlando VA Healthcare System.
- →Pharmacy technicians at this grade level are nationally certified by PTCB or ExCPT and can work autonomously, using independent judgement to perform a full range of duties.
- →Pharmacy technicians above the full performance level can mentor and train lower grade technicians in the practice setting.
- →The employee will assist the pharmacist in providing optimal care and timely service in accordance with the mission, vision, and goals of the Orlando VA Healthcare System and Pharmacy.
- →The incumbent is expected to be able perform all duties related to provision of pharmaceutical care that can be completed by a GS-6 or GS-7 Pharmacy Technician.
- →The pharmacy technician will serve as a subject matter expert and key resource in the day-to-day technician duties within the vault.
- →The technician will be performing assignments such as filling controlled substance prescriptions while maintaining compliance with Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) regulations, managing automation within the vault, procurement of controlled substances, participating in all required audits of controlled substances, and managing workflow and training and orienting staff in their area.
- →Ensures that accountability is maintained from the time controlled substances are received into the vault to the time they are dispensed to the patient, loaded into an automated dispensing cabinet or otherwise destroyed.
- →Pharmacy technicians at this level have a higher level of responsibility for specialized areas of pharmacy and are expected to independently carry out assigned tasks of considerable difficulty.
- →General Accurately interpret, fills, and prepares prescriptions with appropriate medications and or medical supplies for pharmacist verification.
- →Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition by assuring that all stock and equipment are in assigned places and all shelves and counters are free of dust and debris in order to create optional work areas.
- →Assures drugs and supplies are appropriately stored and secured according to USP and VA guidelines, including the storage of high-risk, look a-like sound alike, hazardous, controlled substances, corrosive chemical, flammable liquids, and refrigerated items.
- →Receives, checks, rotates, and places in stock all items received from pharmacy procurement section and identifies and reconciles any discrepancies to assure correct items have been received.
- →Utilizes automation dispensing equipment available to the pharmacy staff following all safety and QA procedures.
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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical 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
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