Pharmacy Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lakeland VA Clinic seeks a certified pharmacy technician at the full performance level. The incumbent must be nationally certified by the PTCB (CPhT) or ExCPT (NHA) and can work autonomously using independent judgment to perform a full range of duties.

Candidates must meet federal requirements, be proficient in English, and know pharmacy laws, handling, storage and distribution of medications. They should be able to use pharmacy information systems and dispensing equipment, manage inventory,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to pharmacy practice.
• Knowledge of preparation, storage and distribution of medication products including those requiring special handling and documentation.
• Ability to use pharmacy information systems or operate pharmacy dispensing equipment.
• Knowledge of basic inventory procedures.
• Ability to communicate with patients and staff and direct questions to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Pharmacy technician principles

Independent work

Communication with patients

Pharmacy information systems

Dispensing equipment usage

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Pharmacy dispensing equipment

Job description

This position is for a certified pharmacy technician above the full performance level at the Lakeland VA Clinic. The incumbent at this grade level is nationally certified by PTCB or ExCPT and can work autonomously, using independent judgement to perform a full range of duties. The incumbent is a highly functioning technician, who will perform a variety of complex technical skills and functions, which requires comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals and software programs.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency. Pharmacy Technician candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
• Education or Experience.
  • None required.
  • For all grade levels and positions that accept both education and experience to qualify, equivalent combinations of qualifying education and experience that total at least 100% are qualifying. The combined percentage is determined by adding total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level to the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level.

GRADE DETERMINATIONS

Pharmacy Technician, GS-07

• Experience.
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws related to pharmacy practice.
  • Knowledge of preparation, storage and distribution of medication products including those requiring special handling and documentation.
  • Ability to use pharmacy information systems or operate pharmacy dispensing equipment.
  • Knowledge of basic inventory procedures.
  • Ability to communicate with patients and staff and direct questions to appropriate personnel.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).
  • Knowledge of pharmacy technician principles, practices, concepts and theories providing for sound independent work.
  • Knowledge of the computerized prescription process and input of prescriptions and medication orders or electronic equivalent.
  • Ability to resolve pharmacy/medication issues with other members of the healthcare team, Veterans and external customers.
  • Ability to train developmental pharmacy technicians and students.
  • Ability to dispense medication or sterile products following all regulations, policies and procedures to ensure safe medication distribution.
  • Ability to troubleshoot automated dispensing equipment (ADE) or technology platforms/databases.

Certification-Documentation Submitted.

This position is above the full performance level and the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either:

• The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). or,
• The National Healthcareer Association (NHA), as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT).

Reference:

https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Physical Requirements:

Heavy lifting (45 pounds and over), Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), Light lifting (under 15 pounds), Heavy carrying (45 pounds and over), Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds), Light carrying (under 15 pounds), Straight pulling (2 hours), Pushing, Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking (up to 4 hours), Standing (prolonged), Repeated bending, Climbing, use of legs and arms (infrequent), Operation of motor vehicle, Near vision correctable at 13\" to 16\" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Specific visual requirement (Ability to read fine print on labels), Depth perception, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Hearing (aid permitted), Clear Speech, Emotional Stability, Good Dexterity