Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Training Program

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Sioux Falls (SD); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support clinical operations at the GS-03 through GS-06 levels. Eligibility hinges on education or equivalent experience, plus KSAs such as policy adherence, file management, patient communication, and proficiency with standard office software.

Roles are defined by VA Qualification Standards with multiple entry paths, including approved training programs and post-secondary education.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements vary by GS level (GS-03 to GS-06).
• KSAs include following policies, maintaining files, communicating with patients and health professionals, and using office software.
• Qualifications reference VA Qualification Standards and may include approved training programs for technician roles.

Connaissances

Policy compliance

File maintenance

Patient communication

Verbal and written instructions

Office software usage

Formation

Post-secondary education

General experience

Pharmacy technician program knowledge

Description du poste

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.

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

Pharmacy Technician, GS-03

• (1) Education and Experience.
  • (a) One year of post-secondary education.
  • OR
  • (b) Six months of general experience.
  • OR
  • (c) Student Technician. A student enrolled in an approved nationally accredited pharmacy technician program for an occupation identified in 38 U.S.C. 7405(a)(1)(A) or (B) may be appointed on a temporary full-time, part-time or intermittent basis under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 7405(a)(1)(D) for a period not to exceed two years or the duration of the individual's program.
• (2) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).
  • (a) Ability to follow policies and procedures.
  • (b) Ability to maintain appropriate files.
  • (c) Ability to communicate with patients and other health professionals.
  • (d) Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
  • (e) Ability to operate office software/equipment to include, computers, software applications and printers.

Pharmacy Technician, GS-04

• (1) Education and Experience.
  • (a) Completion of two years of post-secondary coursework related to pharmacy (e.g., 12 semester hours of science and mathematics courses).
  • OR
  • (b) Completion of one of the following:
    • i Six months of experience, that demonstrated knowledge of medication or medical field practice.
    • OR
    • ii Successful completion of a military or nationally recognized pharmacy technician education/training program. American Society of Health System Pharmacists® (ASHP), American Pharmacist Association (APHA), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), PTCB or NHA are examples of acceptable professional organizations recognizing such training programs. NOTE: Training courses recognized by PTCB and NHA are not actual certifications.
    • OR
    • iii One year of experience equivalent to next lower grade level.
• (2) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the education or experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • (a) Ability to follow policies and procedures.
  • (b) Ability to maintain appropriate files.
  • (c) Ability to communicate with patients and other health professionals.
  • (d) Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
  • (e) Ability to operate office software/equipment to include, computers, software applications and printers.

Pharmacy Technician, GS-05

• (1) Education or Experience.
  • (a) Successful completion of four years post-secondary education with courses related to pharmacy (e.g., 48 semester hours of science, mathematics, pharmacy) or a bachelor's degree.
  • OR
  • (b) An associate's degree in pharmacy technician or technology (48 semester hours of concentrated pharmacy technician training).
  • OR
  • (c) One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• (2) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the education or experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • (a) Knowledge of basic pharmacy operations.
  • (b) Knowledge of pharmaceuticals to perform duties in pharmacy functional areas.
  • (c) Knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature (including generic, chemical and proprietary names of drug).
  • (d) Ability to fill prescriptions.
  • (e) Ability to use pharmacy information systems or basic pharmacy dispensing equipment with oversight.

Pharmacy Technician, GS-06

• (1) Education or Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower level.
• (2) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • (a) Knowledge of Federal and state laws related to pharmacy practice.
  • (b) Knowledge of preparation, storage and distribution of medication products including those requiring special handling and documentation.
  • (c) Ability to use pharmacy information systems or operate pharmacy dispensing equipment.
  • (d) Knowledge of basic inventory procedures.
  • (e) Ability to communicate with patients and staff and direct questions to appropriate personnel.

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-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6.

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