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Pharmacy Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
About the Role
The Pharmacy Technician position functions in the Community Living Center (CLC), Inpatient Pharmacy of the Pharmacy division. 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. The employee will assist the pharmacist in providing optimal care and timely service in accordance with the mission, vision, and goals of the Pharmacy division.
What You'll Do
- →FUNCTIONS OR SCOPES OF PRACTICE: A.
- →OPERATIONS- MEDICATION STOCK AND STORAGE 1.
- →Adequate stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies for the areas assigned is maintained by communicating with the procurement personnel for items that are below par levels or out of stock. 2.
- →Usage of medications is monitored, and par levels are adjusted accordingly.
- →In addition, out of stock medications are communicated to the pharmacy staff and procurement team at the time of discovery so that arrangements can be made to prevent delays in patient care. 3.
- →All pharmacy areas are maintained according to facility and service level policies (e.g., separate areas for high alert medications, proper disposal of corrugated cardboard, etc.). 4.
- →Assigned monthly ward inspections are thoroughly and consistently performed within established timeframe, including inspection of investigational drug areas, if assigned. 5.
- →Recalled drugs are properly returned to pharmacy service, segregated, and secured to prevent re-dispensing. 6.
- →Outdated, deteriorated, and damaged medications are disposed of in the appropriate pharmaceutical waste containers or placed inside the return bin for credit processing according to policy and procedures for reverse distribution. 7.
- →Stock is rotated as necessary to utilize the shortest expiration date items first. 8.
- →Pharmacy medication shelves are scanned daily to assist the procurement team in ordering medications and supplies. 9.
- →Packaging supplies are monitored and restocked by alerting procurement staff in a timely manner. 10.
- →Medication and supply orders are checked in for accuracy from the prime vendor, logistics, and other contracted vendors. 11.
- →Medications and supplies requiring a purchase card are listed and requested by the procurement staff. 12.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
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