Pharmacy Technician

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA is seeking a qualified pharmacist for outpatient duties. This Direct Hire Solicitation includes entering prescriptions into outpatient computer systems, determining dosage and quantity, and assisting customers at pickup or drop-off.

This position is open to US citizens, with salary negotiation and potential recruitment/relocation incentives. Experience at or above GS-05 level is expected to meet federal standards for this vacancy.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience entering prescriptions into outpatient computer systems.
• Ability to determine substance type, strength or dosage and quantity to be dispensed.
• Assist customers in medication pick up or drop off.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Prescription entry

Customer service

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma Washington.

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience specific to outpatient pharmacy duties to include entering prescriptions into outpatient computer systems; determining type of substance, strength or dosage and quantity to be dispensed; and assisting customers in medication pick up or drop off. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.