Pharmacy Technician

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Richmond, VA seeks a GS-7 Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in delivering timely patient care.

You will work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, handle prescription processing, and use independent judgement to perform a full range of duties in the inpatient setting. Must hold a national certification (PTCB or NHA) and meet VA requirements.

Qualifications

• National certification as a pharmacy technician.
• Must be proficient in English.
• U.S. citizenship requirement.
• VA qualification standards and grandfathering apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in providing optimal care and timely service.
• Work autonomously with independent judgement.

Skills

Independent work

Pharmacy knowledge

Team collaboration

Patient care

ADE troubleshooting

Tools

PTCB certification

NHA certification

English proficiency

Job description

The Inpatient Pharmacy technicians at this grade level will assist the pharmacist in providing optimal care and timely service in accordance with the mission, vision, and goals of the Central Virginia VA Healthcare System and Pharmacy. 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.

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 proficiency
• PTCB or NHA certification

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

In addition to the one year of experience, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs for all GS-07 assignments and meet any additional KSAs for the assignment, if indicated.

1. Knowledge of pharmacy technician principles, practices, concepts and theories providing for sound independent work.
2. Knowledge of the computerized prescription process and input of prescriptions and medication orders or electronic equivalent.
3. Ability to resolve pharmacy/medication issues with other members of the healthcare team, Veterans and external customers.
4. Ability to train developmental pharmacy technicians and students.
5. Ability to dispense medication or sterile products following all regulations, policies and procedures to ensure safe medication distribution.
6. Ability to troubleshoot automated dispensing equipment (ADE) or technology platforms/databases.

Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-7. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-7.

Physical Requirements

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.