Pharmacy Technician -Controlled Substance Officer/Investigational Drug Specialist
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Temple
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary A pharmacy technician in this assignment provides a
broad range of technical support function in pharmacy. These
include but are not limited to: performing inpatient and/or
outpatient duties necessary for pharmacy operation; controlled
substance inventory, fills controlled substance and non-controlled
substance prescriptions and medication orders; packages medications
and supplies; maintains ward stock; answering questions from
patients, and other customers. Responsibilities Receives and
processes prescription refill requests through the computer system
\ for disposition. Issues medication to patients and responsible
third parties. Maintains files of dispensing records. Utilizes
knowledge of the computer system, printer operation, and
organizational skills to facilitate the dispensing process.
Accurately fills prescriptions, medication orders, or research
medications by selecting, packaging, and labeling the correct and
proper drug and dosage. Documents all quality assurance information
on the dispensing record. Utilizes knowledge of automated devices,
quality assurance requirements and team approach to fill
prescriptions and medication orders in accordance with the
facility's customer service standards. Utilizes knowledge of
computer system, printer operation and pre-packing or automated
dispensing machinery. Package medications and supplies for mailing
or transfer to other sites, observing special considerations
required for controlled substances and cytotoxic preparations.
Takes precautions to ensure only medications for addressee are
included in the package. Includes any correspondence intended for
the patient. Independently fills and maintains levels in the
automated dispensing machines (Ex. Script Pro, Pyxis, Robot Rx,
etc.). Maintains inventory balance with potentially out-of-date
drugs. Adjusts the flow of inventory to correspond with CMOP
dispensing. Determines and coordinates pre-packaging needs for
inpatient and outpatient dispensing. Packages, or coordinates
volunteer staff (where available) to package and properly label all
pre-packaged units. Utilizes automated devices. Verifies work of
volunteers and other technicians. Work Schedule: 9:30am - 6:00pm or
4:00pm - midnight, rotating weekends and holidays Telework: Not
Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position
Title/Functional Statement #:Pharmacy Technician -Controlled
Substance Officer/Investigational Drug Specialist/000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial
Disclosure Report: Not Required Requirements Conditions of
Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All
applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing
designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal
drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested
will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration
is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in
written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a
probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online
onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a
requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans
Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional
Information" below for details. Qualifications Basic Requirements:
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in
accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
Education or Experience. A high school diploma or equivalent; or at
least 3 months experience. Certification. Certification by the
National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required
at grades GS-6 and above. Loss of Credential. An employee in this
occupation who fails to obtain licensure/certification/registration
within the required time frame, or who fails to maintain the
required licensure/certification/registration must be removed from
the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment.
Grandfathering Provision. The following is the standard
grandfathering policy for all Title 38 hybrid qualification
standards. Some of these provisions may not apply to this
occupation. Please carefully review the qualification standard to
determine the specific education and/or licensure/certification/
registration requirements that apply to this occupation. Physical
Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. English Language
Proficiency. Pharmacy technicians appointed to direct patient care
positions must be proficient in spoken and written English in
accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part 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 basic requirements for employment, the following
criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
Pharmacy Technician, GS-07: Experience. One year experience at the
next lower level and must fully meet the KSAs at the next lower
level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following
technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific
KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities: *Ability to evaluate, analyze workflow, and
coordinate work activities. Ability to independently gather,
evaluate, and analyze data to generate reports and/or for other
projects/statistical purposes. Knowledge of pharmacy policies and
procedures sufficient to train and orient new employees and other
staff Comprehensive knowledge of the operation and care of
specialized pharmaceutical equipment. Comprehensive knowledge of
the procurement and formulary process. Comprehensive knowledge of
investigational drug policies and procedures. Comprehensive
knowledge of controlled substance policies and procedures, and the
ability to identify and investigate discrepancies in these policies
and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to, analyze
data in VA information systems. Assignments. For all assignments
above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must
consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of
variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the
time. Pharmacy technicians at this grade level may be assigned as a
supervisor; lead technician in a particular area of the pharmacy; a
controlled substance technician; an investigational drug
technician; a procurement/inventory management technician; a
clinical pharmacy technician; or similar assignment with this level
of complexity. The GS-7 level is for select, complex pharmacy
technician positions, as established by each health care facility.
To be advanced, employees must meet all of the following standards,
provided the standard is part of their assignment. Determinations
concerning placement of positions at this grade level shall take
into consideration the skill mix and the availability of
supervision in the work unit. Although these positions are under
the supervision of a pharmacist, employees in such settings
successfully and consistently demonstrate the exercise of
independent technical judgment (without the need for readily
available supervision) as well as comprehensive and thorough
working knowledge of the most complex or difficult practices and
procedures. Such individuals may also serve as leaders or
co-leaders in a Pharmacy Service or for a specific unit or section.
Preferred Experience: Pharmacy technician-controlled substance
officer at VA. Pharmacy technician-controlled substance officer at
IHS/DOD. Pharmacy technician at VA/IHS/DOD. Pharmacy Technician
retail chain/independent. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/15, PART II,
APPENDIX G28, APPENDIX G-28. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATION
STANDARD GS-661. The full performance level of this vacancy is
GS-07. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for
this vacancy is a GS-07. 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; Reaching
above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking;
Standing; 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; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid
permitted); Emotional and Mental Stability. Education IMPORTANT: A
transcript must be submitted with your application if you are
basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only
education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions
may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your
education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using
foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send
a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order
to receive credit for that education. For further information,
visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in
existence, you must provide this information in your application.
NOTE: If your school was accredited by Department of Education at
the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the DOE website,
you must provide documentation of accreditation with your
application packet. Additional Information This job opportunity
announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This
position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive
status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The
health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not
covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant
to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are
required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such
accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process. Due to COVID-19, VA is currently in an
expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to
temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the
local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the
office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed
on this announcement. Management officials will provide information
about returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when
applicable. At that time, you may be eligible to request to
continue to telework depending upon the terms of your
organization's telework policy and the duties of the position. If
you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not
have in electronic form, view the following link for information
regarding an Alternate Application.
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