Certified Pharmacy Technician: Sterile IV Compounding

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Birmingham (AL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Birmingham, AL seeks a certified Pharmacy Technician at the full performance GS-8 level. Certification by PTCB or ExCPT is required, and duties include sterile and nonsterile preparation, dispensing, and distribution of hazardous medications.

The role supports aseptic technique and compliance with USP standards. The position emphasizes independent judgment, annual competencies, and federal employment standards.

Formación

• National certification by PTCB or ExCPT required.
• GS-8 level certification suitable for full performance duties.
• Federal employment qualifications per U.S. DoE guidelines for education recognition.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, compound, dispense, and distribute sterile and nonsterile hazardous medications.
• Review physician orders for cytotoxic agents and pre-medication.
• Label, calculate dosages, and compound agents per guidelines using literature and procedures.
• Maintain IV room inventory and ensure storage, rotation, and waste minimization per NIOSH guidelines.
• Perform sterile compounding per USP 795/797/800 and aseptic techniques.
• Maintain records related to sterile compounding and annual competencies.

Educación

PTCB certification

ExCPT certification

Descripción del empleo

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Birmingham, AL seeks a certified Pharmacy Technician at the full performance GS-8 level. Certification by PTCB or ExCPT is required, and duties include sterile and nonsterile preparation, dispensing, and distribution of hazardous medications.

The role supports aseptic technique and compliance with USP standards. The position emphasizes independent judgment, annual competencies, and federal employment standards.