Pharmacy Technician
Major duties include, but may not be limited to:
Reads and interprets prescriptions, obtains proper medication or material in the proper strength and dosage form; determines proper amount and counts, pours, or measures the medications; affixes proper label; and records required data on Pharmacy's copy of prescription/order. After a final check by a pharmacist, dispenses medication in ambulatory care, pass or discharge situations. Answer and return phone calls from veterans regarding their medication needs. Prepare and package prescriptions for local mail out to patients. Collects drug use evaluation data for quality improvements purposes. Operates and maintains complicated pharmacy equipment; Compounds and/or reconstitutes oral or external medications (non-sterile) without a second review. This includes calculating and converting to proper weights and measures the amount of drug or solution to be used; Monitors ward stock in patient care areas, relays this information to the Pharmacy Procurement Technician. Orders inventory needs during his/her absence. This also includes placing stock in proper storage areas, rotating tock on shelves, and removing/replacing outdated items. May perform other duties as directed. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:
30am - 4:
00pm. Position is subject to rotating schedules; which includes evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required THIS IS A BARGAINING UNIT POSITION Position is primarily assigned to the University Drive Campus. Although assigned to a particular duty station, incumbent may be required to perform duties at either duty station ( HJ Heinz and University Drive). Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Education or
Experience:
A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months of experience. 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:
Grade Requirement GS-2:
Education:
None beyond the basic requirement Assignment:
Employees at this grade level serve in a pharmacy technician/aide-training level position Grade Requirement GS-3:
Education or
Experience:
Completion of 1 year of post-high school coursework related to medicine (e.g. chemistry, biology, college mathematics, etc.), or successful completion of a 1 year accredited pharmacy technician training program, or 6 months of general experience, that may have included experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse, laboratory technology, etc.). In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Ability to maintain appropriate files Ability to prepare sterile compounds under supervision Ability to communicate with patients and other health professions Assignment:
Employees at this grade level serve in a pharmacy technician/aide training level position. Grade Requirement GS-4:
Education or
Experience:
Successful completion of 2 years above high school with courses related to pharmacy or pharmacy technology, or 1 year of general experience that may have included experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse, laboratory technology, etc.) Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training obtained in a training program conducted by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service under close medical and professional supervision is creditable on a month-for-month basis for general experience. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Ability to process and fill prescriptions under supervision Ability to operate and maintain dispensing equipment Ability to operate pharmacy information systems Ability to maintain appropriate files Ability to prepare sterile compounds under supervision Assignment:
Pharmacy technicians at the GS-4 level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 level; however, they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedures and techniques. Grade Requirement GS-5:
Education or
Experience:
Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree that included at least 24 semester hours of courses related to pharmacy or pharmacy technology; successful completion of pertinent specialized training courses in pharmaceutical and pharmacy services while service in the Armed Forces is creditable on a month-for-month basis up to the 1-year of experience required for the GS-5 level; or at least 1-year of experience at the next lower level that demonstrates the core competencies (KSA's). In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) Ability to operate and care for automated dispensing devices and equipment Knowledge of, and ability to perform, aseptic technique Knowledge of basic inventory procedures Knowledge of pharmacy information systems References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005, PART II, APPENDIX G28 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-2 to GS-5. Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting:
45 pounds and over, Heavy carrying 45 pounds and over, use of fingers and both hands required. Must be able to walk for 4 hours, stand for 7 hours and repeated bending for 2 hours. Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other eye. Ability to distinguish basic colors and ability to distinguish shades of colors. Hearing required (aid permitted). Mental and emotional stability.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Reads and interprets prescriptions, obtains proper medication or material in the proper strength and dosage form; determines proper amount and counts, pours, or measures the medications; affixes proper label; and records required data on Pharmacy's copy of prescription/order. After a final check by a pharmacist, dispenses medication in ambulatory care, pass or discharge situations. Answer and return phone calls from veterans regarding their medication needs. Prepare and package prescriptions for local mail out to patients. Collects drug use evaluation data for quality improvements purposes. Operates and maintains complicated pharmacy equipment; Compounds and/or reconstitutes oral or external medications (non-sterile) without a second review. This includes calculating and converting to proper weights and measures the amount of drug or solution to be used; Monitors ward stock in patient care areas, relays this information to the Pharmacy Procurement Technician. Orders inventory needs during his/her absence. This also includes placing stock in proper storage areas, rotating tock on shelves, and removing/replacing outdated items. May perform other duties as directed. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:
30am - 4:
00pm. Position is subject to rotating schedules; which includes evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required THIS IS A BARGAINING UNIT POSITION Position is primarily assigned to the University Drive Campus. Although assigned to a particular duty station, incumbent may be required to perform duties at either duty station ( HJ Heinz and University Drive). Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Education or
Experience:
A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months of experience. 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:
Grade Requirement GS-2:
Education:
None beyond the basic requirement Assignment:
Employees at this grade level serve in a pharmacy technician/aide-training level position Grade Requirement GS-3:
Education or
Experience:
Completion of 1 year of post-high school coursework related to medicine (e.g. chemistry, biology, college mathematics, etc.), or successful completion of a 1 year accredited pharmacy technician training program, or 6 months of general experience, that may have included experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse, laboratory technology, etc.). In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Ability to maintain appropriate files Ability to prepare sterile compounds under supervision Ability to communicate with patients and other health professions Assignment:
Employees at this grade level serve in a pharmacy technician/aide training level position. Grade Requirement GS-4:
Education or
Experience:
Successful completion of 2 years above high school with courses related to pharmacy or pharmacy technology, or 1 year of general experience that may have included experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse, laboratory technology, etc.) Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training obtained in a training program conducted by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service under close medical and professional supervision is creditable on a month-for-month basis for general experience. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Ability to process and fill prescriptions under supervision Ability to operate and maintain dispensing equipment Ability to operate pharmacy information systems Ability to maintain appropriate files Ability to prepare sterile compounds under supervision Assignment:
Pharmacy technicians at the GS-4 level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 level; however, they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedures and techniques. Grade Requirement GS-5:
Education or
Experience:
Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree that included at least 24 semester hours of courses related to pharmacy or pharmacy technology; successful completion of pertinent specialized training courses in pharmaceutical and pharmacy services while service in the Armed Forces is creditable on a month-for-month basis up to the 1-year of experience required for the GS-5 level; or at least 1-year of experience at the next lower level that demonstrates the core competencies (KSA's). In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) Ability to operate and care for automated dispensing devices and equipment Knowledge of, and ability to perform, aseptic technique Knowledge of basic inventory procedures Knowledge of pharmacy information systems References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005, PART II, APPENDIX G28 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-2 to GS-5. Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting:
45 pounds and over, Heavy carrying 45 pounds and over, use of fingers and both hands required. Must be able to walk for 4 hours, stand for 7 hours and repeated bending for 2 hours. Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other eye. Ability to distinguish basic colors and ability to distinguish shades of colors. Hearing required (aid permitted). Mental and emotional stability.
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0661 Pharmacy Technician - Salary Range:
$26,237 to $46,744 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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